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A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks
Citation
Collins, M and Dobson, S and Nixon, P, A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks, International Journal of Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, 2, (1-2) pp. 1-16. ISSN 1476-1300 (2010) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2008 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
DOI: doi:10.1504/IJITST.2010.031475
Abstract
The adoption and widespread deployment of wireless sensor
networks means that security issues are of critical concern. To date, much
research has focused on the usability of these networks in a variety of
environments where conventional wired networks may not be feasible.
However, less emphasis was placed on the security issues of employing a
sensor network and its exposure to potential threats. Due to the severe physical
constraints in sensor nodes, traditional cryptographic mechanisms are not
suitable to deal with such potential security threats. This paper proposes a
secure lightweight architecture that takes account of the constraints of sensor
networks. With the use of a base station, a hierarchical network topology is
formed that enables end-to-end communication between sensor nodes with the
aid of intermediary nodes where necessary. The architecture also supports the
detection and isolation of aberrant nodes.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Wireless sensor network, security, protocol, sensor node, secure key management |
Research Division: | Information and Computing Sciences |
Research Group: | Human-centred computing |
Research Field: | Pervasive computing |
Objective Division: | Information and Communication Services |
Objective Group: | Information systems, technologies and services |
Objective Field: | Information systems, technologies and services not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Nixon, P (Professor Paddy Nixon) |
ID Code: | 97686 |
Year Published: | 2010 |
Deposited By: | Research Division |
Deposited On: | 2015-01-08 |
Last Modified: | 2015-03-24 |
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