A survey on security and privacy issues in Wireless Mesh Networks. Issue 13 (12th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sgora, Aggeliki; Vergados, Dimitrios D.; Chatzimisios, P.
• Is Part Of: Security and communication networks. Volume 9:Issue 13(2016)
• Page Start: 1877
• Page End: 1889
• Publication Date: 2013-09-12
• Subjects: Wireless Mesh Network -- security -- attack -- vulnerability -- intrusion detection system -- authentication -- encryption -- secure routing; Computer networks -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Computer security -- Periodicals; Cryptography -- Periodicals; 005.805
• DOI: 10.1002/sec.846
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1939-0114

Abstract

Abstract: Wireless Mesh Networks are considered as a promising solution for offering low‐cost access to broadband services. However, one of the main challenges in the design of these networks is their vulnerability to security attacks. In this paper, we analyze the fundamental security challenges and constraints of these networks, classify several possible attacks, and survey several intrusion prevention, detection, and response mechanisms found in the literature. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Abstract : Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) are considered a promising solution for offering low‐cost access to broadband services. However, the multi‐hop nature, the lack of physical protection, the dynamic topology, and ad hoc connectivity among end user nodes are such characteristics of WMNs that pose new challenges in achieving security. Although security in WMNs has attracted many researchers and many intrusion prevention, detection and response mechanisms may be found in the literature, the question about which is the best solution still remains unanswered, because each of them focuses on specific attacks and requirements.