Mobile node authentication using key distribution scheme in wireless sensor networks. (15th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shaila, K.; Manjula, S.H.; Venugopal, K.R.; Patnaik, L.M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of ad hoc and ubiquitous computing. Volume 12:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2013-01-15
• Subjects: DEV algorithm -- EX–OR operation -- mobile nodes -- validation time -- WSNs -- wireless sensor networks -- mobile node authentication -- key distribution scheme -- secure communications -- network security -- simulation -- encryption -- key management protocol -- crytpography; Ubiquitous computing -- Periodicals; Embedded computer systems -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing -- Distributed processing -- Periodicals; Wireless communication systems -- Periodicals; Computer architecture -- Periodicals; 004.2
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-8225

Abstract

We consider the problem of secure communication in mobile Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). Achieving security in WSNs requires robust encryption and authentication standards among the sensor nodes. Severe resources constraints in typical Wireless Sensor nodes hinder them in achieving key agreements. It is proved from past studies that many notable key management schemes do not work well in sensor networks due to their limited capacities. The idea of key predistribution is not feasible considering the fact that the network could scale to millions. We prove a novel algorithm that provides robust and secure communication channel in WSNs. Our Double Encryption with Validation Time (DEV) using Key Management Protocol algorithm works on the basis of timed sessions within which a secure secret key remains valid. A mobile node is used to bootstrap and exchange secure keys among communicating pairs of nodes. Analysis and simulation results show that the performance of the DEV using Key Management Protocol Algorithm is better than the SEV scheme and other related work.