scholarly journals Power Adaptive Data Encryption for Energy-Efficient and Secure Communication in Solar-Powered Wireless Sensor Networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Min Kim ◽  
Hong Sub Lee ◽  
Junmin Yi ◽  
Minho Park
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Secure Communication ◽  
Data Encryption ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Public Key Encryption ◽  
Sufficient Energy ◽  
Symmetric Key ◽  
Solar Powered

Basic security of data transmission in battery-powered wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is typically achieved by symmetric-key encryption, which uses little energy; but solar-powered WSNs sometimes have sufficient energy to achieve a higher level of security through public-key encryption. However, if energy input and usage are not balanced, nodes may black out. By switching between symmetric-key and public-key encryption, based on an energy threshold, the level of security can be traded off against the urgency of energy-saving. This policy can also reduce the amount of energy used by some nodes in a WSN, since data encrypted using a public-key is simply relayed by intermediate nodes, whereas data encrypted using a symmetric-key must be decrypted and reencrypted in every node on its path. Through a simulation, we compared the use of either symmetric-key or public-key encryption alone with our scheme, which was shown to be more secure, to use energy more effectively, and to reduce the occurrence of node blackouts.

Advances in Security and Privacy in Wireless Sensor Networks

Cyber Crime ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 1654-1681
Author(s):  
Dulal C. Kar ◽  
Hung L. Ngo ◽  
Clifton J. Mulkey ◽  
Geetha Sanapala
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Public Key Cryptography ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Symmetric Key ◽  
Symmetric Key Cryptography

It is challenging to secure a wireless sensor network (WSN) because its inexpensive, tiny sensor nodes do not have the necessary processing capability, memory capacity, and battery life to take advantage of the existing security solutions for traditional networks. Existing security solutions for wireless sensor networks are mostly based on symmetric key cryptography with the assumption that sensor nodes are embedded with secret, temporary startup keys before deployment thus avoiding any use of computationally demanding public key algorithms altogether. However, symmetric key cryptography alone cannot satisfactorily provide all security needs for wireless sensor networks. It is still problematic to replenish an operational wireless sensor network with new sensor nodes securely. Current research on public key cryptography for WSNs shows some promising results, particularly in the use of elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption for WSNs. Although security is essential for WSNs, it can complicate some crucial operations of a WSN like data aggregation or in-network data processing that can be affected by a particular security protocol. Accordingly, in this chapter, the authors summarize, discuss, and evaluate recent symmetric key based results reported in literature on sensor network security protocols such as for key establishment, random key pre-distribution, data confidentiality, data integrity, and broadcast authentication as well as expose limitations and issues related to those solutions for WSNs. The authors also present significant advancement in public key cryptography for WSNs with promising results from elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption as well as their limitations for WSNs. In addition,they also discuss recently identified threats and their corresponding countermeasures in WSNs.

Delaunay Triangulation Based Key Distribution for Three-Dimensional Wireless Sensor Networks

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150009
Author(s):  
Monjul Saikia
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Delaunay Triangulation ◽  
Secure Communication ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Key Distribution ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Secret Key ◽  
Symmetric Key

The security of wireless sensor networks is a significant concern and can be achieved by the application of cryptographic algorithms. The symmetric key encryption techniques are widely used cryptographic mechanisms for the security of sensor networks due to its low computational complexity. A symmetric key encryption technique requires a secret key to be shared between both parties for confidential communication. In a wireless sensor network, it is difficult to know which node is going to be in its communication range at the deployment phase. If prior knowledge of sensor location exists, it is an added advantage and helps in the distribution of secret keys among nodes. Even if with the expected location information, distributing the keys properly among the nodes is a challenging task. A proper algorithm must be used so that it gives the adequate utilization of the distributed keys with a minimal number of keys per sensor node. In this paper, we propose a location-dependent key distribution scheme. We use Delaunay Triangulation for the efficient distribution of keys among sensor nodes. The method gives a high probability of secure communication links among nodes with high resilience to the network.

scholarly journals A Primitive Proposal of an Algorithm for IP and Mac Based Data Aggregation and message authentication in Wireless Sensor Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
N.Shantha kumar ◽  
◽  
Dr.Hareesh K ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Elliptic Curve ◽  
Data Aggregation ◽  
Elliptic Curve Cryptography ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Message Authentication ◽  
Symmetric Key

In wireless sensor networks(WSN) ,authentication of messages is the highly important function in preventing threats from un wanted , un authorized and corrupt messages from being sent. There are various message verification and authentication methods have been proposed as well as developed based on cryptography technology such as symmetric key cryptographic systems or public-key cryptographic systems. Also there are many different techniques available based on polynomial-based schemes, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and so on. All the above said methods have its own merits and demerits. In this research work a new method of authenticating the message by its IP and MAC address (together encrypting) and analysing the encrypted message to find the authenticity of the message and the node which has sent the message at collecting node will be carried out.

Applied Cryptography for Security and Privacy in Wireless Sensor Networks

2010 ◽  
pp. 1449-1472
Author(s):  
Dulal C. Kar ◽  
Hung L. Ngo ◽  
Geetha Sanapala
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Public Key Cryptography ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Symmetric Key ◽  
Symmetric Key Cryptography

It is challenging to secure a wireless sensor network (WSN) because its inexpensive, tiny sensor nodes do not have the necessary processing capability, memory capacity, and battery life to take advantage of the existing security solutions for traditional networks. Existing security solutions for wireless sensor networks are mostly based on symmetric key cryptography with the assumption that sensor nodes are embedded with secret, temporary startup keys before deployment thus avoiding any use of computationally demanding public key algorithms altogether. However, symmetric key cryptography alone cannot satisfactorily provide all security needs for wireless sensor networks. It is still problematic to replenish an operational wireless sensor network with new sensor nodes securely. Current research on public key cryptography for WSNs shows some promising results, particularly in the use of elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption for WSNs. Although security is essential for WSNs, it can complicate some crucial operations of a WSN like data aggregation or in-network data processing that can be affected by a particular security protocol. Accordingly, in this paper, we summarize, discuss, and evaluate recent symmetric key based results reported in literature on sensor network security protocols such as for key establishment, random key pre-distribution, data confidentiality, data integrity, and broadcast authentication as well as expose limitations and issues related to those solutions for WSNs. We also present significant advancement in public key cryptography for WSNs with promising results from elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption as well as their limitations for WSNs.

Advances in Security and Privacy in Wireless Sensor Networks

2011 ◽  
pp. 186-213
Author(s):  
Dulal C. Kar ◽  
Hung L. Ngo ◽  
Clifton J. Mulkey ◽  
Geetha Sanapala
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Public Key Cryptography ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Symmetric Key ◽  
Symmetric Key Cryptography

It is challenging to secure a wireless sensor network (WSN) because its inexpensive, tiny sensor nodes do not have the necessary processing capability, memory capacity, and battery life to take advantage of the existing security solutions for traditional networks. Existing security solutions for wireless sensor networks are mostly based on symmetric key cryptography with the assumption that sensor nodes are embedded with secret, temporary startup keys before deployment thus avoiding any use of computationally demanding public key algorithms altogether. However, symmetric key cryptography alone cannot satisfactorily provide all security needs for wireless sensor networks. It is still problematic to replenish an operational wireless sensor network with new sensor nodes securely. Current research on public key cryptography for WSNs shows some promising results, particularly in the use of elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption for WSNs. Although security is essential for WSNs, it can complicate some crucial operations of a WSN like data aggregation or in-network data processing that can be affected by a particular security protocol. Accordingly, in this chapter, the authors summarize, discuss, and evaluate recent symmetric key based results reported in literature on sensor network security protocols such as for key establishment, random key pre-distribution, data confidentiality, data integrity, and broadcast authentication as well as expose limitations and issues related to those solutions for WSNs. The authors also present significant advancement in public key cryptography for WSNs with promising results from elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption as well as their limitations for WSNs. In addition,they also discuss recently identified threats and their corresponding countermeasures in WSNs.

Advances in Security and Privacy in Wireless Sensor Networks

2012 ◽  
pp. 2158-2186
Author(s):  
Dulal C. Kar ◽  
Hung L. Ngo ◽  
Clifton J. Mulkey ◽  
Geetha Sanapala
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Public Key Cryptography ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Symmetric Key ◽  
Symmetric Key Cryptography

It is challenging to secure a wireless sensor network (WSN) because its inexpensive, tiny sensor nodes do not have the necessary processing capability, memory capacity, and battery life to take advantage of the existing security solutions for traditional networks. Existing security solutions for wireless sensor networks are mostly based on symmetric key cryptography with the assumption that sensor nodes are embedded with secret, temporary startup keys before deployment thus avoiding any use of computationally demanding public key algorithms altogether. However, symmetric key cryptography alone cannot satisfactorily provide all security needs for wireless sensor networks. It is still problematic to replenish an operational wireless sensor network with new sensor nodes securely. Current research on public key cryptography for WSNs shows some promising results, particularly in the use of elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption for WSNs. Although security is essential for WSNs, it can complicate some crucial operations of a WSN like data aggregation or in-network data processing that can be affected by a particular security protocol. Accordingly, in this chapter, the authors summarize, discuss, and evaluate recent symmetric key based results reported in literature on sensor network security protocols such as for key establishment, random key pre-distribution, data confidentiality, data integrity, and broadcast authentication as well as expose limitations and issues related to those solutions for WSNs. The authors also present significant advancement in public key cryptography for WSNs with promising results from elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption as well as their limitations for WSNs. In addition,they also discuss recently identified threats and their corresponding countermeasures in WSNs.

Applied Cryptography for Security and Privacy in Wireless Sensor Networks

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-36
Author(s):  
Dulal C. Kar ◽  
Hung L. Ngo ◽  
Geetha Sanapala
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Public Key Cryptography ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Symmetric Key ◽  
Symmetric Key Cryptography

It is challenging to secure a wireless sensor network (WSN) because its inexpensive, tiny sensor nodes do not have the necessary processing capability, memory capacity, and battery life to take advantage of the existing security solutions for traditional networks. Existing security solutions for wireless sensor networks are mostly based on symmetric key cryptography with the assumption that sensor nodes are embedded with secret, temporary startup keys before deployment thus avoiding any use of computationally demanding public key algorithms altogether. However, symmetric key cryptography alone cannot satisfactorily provide all security needs for wireless sensor networks. It is still problematic to replenish an operational wireless sensor network with new sensor nodes securely. Current research on public key cryptography for WSNs shows some promising results, particularly in the use of elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption for WSNs. Although security is essential for WSNs, it can complicate some crucial operations of a WSN like data aggregation or in-network data processing that can be affected by a particular security protocol. Accordingly, in this paper, we summarize, discuss, and evaluate recent symmetric key based results reported in literature on sensor network security protocols such as for key establishment, random key pre-distribution, data confidentiality, data integrity, and broadcast authentication as well as expose limitations and issues related to those solutions for WSNs. We also present significant advancement in public key cryptography for WSNs with promising results from elliptic curve cryptography and identity based encryption as well as their limitations for WSNs.

scholarly journals A Primitive Proposal of an Algorithm for IP and Mac Based Data Aggregation and message authentication in Wireless Sensor Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Elliptic Curve ◽  
Data Aggregation ◽  
Elliptic Curve Cryptography ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Public Key ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Message Authentication ◽  
Symmetric Key

In wireless sensor networks(WSN) ,authentication of messages is the highly important function in preventing threats from un wanted , un authorized and corrupt messages from being sent. There are various message verification and authentication methods have been proposed as well as developed based on cryptography technology such as symmetric key cryptographic systems or public-key cryptographic systems. Also there are many different techniques available based on polynomial-based schemes, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and so on. All the above said methods have its own merits and demerits. In this research work a new method of authenticating the message by its IP and MAC address (together encrypting) and analysing the encrypted message to find the authenticity of the message and the node which has sent the message at collecting node will be carried out.

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