A general and efficient distance bounding protocol with multi-objective optimisation for RFID applications over a noisy channel. (17th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shafiee, Ebrahim; Falahati, Abolfazl
• Is Part Of: International journal of ad hoc and ubiquitous computing. Volume 38:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 248
• Page End: 262
• Publication Date: 2021-12-17
• Subjects: radiofrequency identification -- RFID -- distance bounding protocol -- relay attacks -- multi-objective optimisation -- fraud attacks -- communication security -- noisy wireless channel; 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

It is common to employ the distance bounding (DB) protocols to prevent relay attacks over RFID communication systems. It is impossible to utilise only one specific version of a DB protocol as a general resolution for secure identification and optimal performance due to the diversity and development of the RFID platforms such as ad hoc and IoT. Therefore, a general DB (GDB) protocol employing a multi-objective optimisation algorithm is proposed to find the appropriate GDB protocol's parameter values, increase security and reduce costs. On the other hand, reducing the false-accept probability against possible attacks increases security, and decreasing the protocol false-reject probability, runtime and memory reduces costs. The final desired optimal protocol is obtained from Pareto optimal solutions using the linear non-dimensionalisation scaling method and the LINMAP decision-making process. Introducing the figure of merit (FOM) criterion, analytical analysis, and simulation results indicate significant improvements in the protocol efficiency.