Strategic Management of Audio Steganography: LSB Modification Techniques for Secure Communication analysis

Abstract

This paper outlines a strategic approach to managing secure data transmission through audio steganography, leveraging the Least Significant Bit (LSB) modification technique to embed text-based information within host audio files. Effective management of audio steganography enables enhanced security and capacity for data hiding, surpassing text and image steganography methods. The proposed methodology involves sampling the audio file, identifying optimal embedding points, and modifying specific bits to conceal textual data without compromising audio quality. A robust management framework is presented for embedding text within audio files, accommodating diverse music genres. The resulting steganographed audio file exhibits minimal distortion, ensuring secure communication through email transmission. A MATLAB-based application is developed to facilitate encoding and decoding of secret messages, providing a reliable management tool for authorized personnel to exchange confidential information. The primary objective of this research is to establish a secure communication management system, safeguarding data exchange between sender and receiver.