A novel sine‐curve mobility model for intrusion detection in wireless sensor networks. Issue 17 (10th November 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Yun; Leow, Yoon Kah; Yin, Jun
• Is Part Of: Wireless communications and mobile computing. Volume 13:Issue 17(2013)
• Page Start: 1555
• Page End: 1570
• Publication Date: 2011-11-10
• Subjects: intrusion detection -- mobility model -- network deployment -- sensing range -- wireless sensor networks; Wireless communication systems -- Periodicals; Mobile communication systems -- Periodicals; 621.38205
• DOI: 10.1002/wcm.1202
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1530-8669

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Intrusion detection is prominently important for civil and military applications in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). To date, related works address the problem by assuming a straight‐line intrusion path and a Boolean sensing model. However, a straight‐line intrusion path is often not the case in reality, and the Boolean sensing model cannot resemble a real‐world sensor precisely. Results based on these assumptions are therefore not applicable with desirable accuracy in practice. In view of this, we propose a novel sine‐curve mobility model that can simulate different intrusion paths by adjusting its features (amplitude, frequency, and phase) and can be integrated into the random WSN model for intrusion detection analysis. It can also be applied to different sensor models and makes influencing factors tractable. With the model, we examine the effects of different intrusion paths on the intrusion detection probability in a random WSN, considering both Boolean and realistic Elfes sensing models. Further, we investigate the interplays between network settings and intruder's mobility patterns and identify the benefits and side effects of the model theoretically and experimentally. Simulation outcomes are shown to match well with the theoretical results, validating the modeling, analysis, and conclusions. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Abstract : We propose a novel sine‐curve mobility model that can simulate different intrusion paths of an intruder for intrusion detection analysis in a random WSN. Effects of different intrusion paths on the intrusion detection probability of a WSN for single‐sensing and multiple‐sensing detections are examined under both Boolean and Elfes sensing models, and the interplays between network settings and intruder's mobility patterns are investigated. Simulation results are shown to match with the analytical results, validating proposed model and analysis.