Security for Multi-hop Wireless Networks

Authors: Mohamed M. E. A. Mahmoud, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : SpringerBriefs in Computer Science

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

About this book

This Springer Brief discusses efficient security protocols and schemes for multi-hop wireless networks. It presents an overview of security requirements for these networks, explores challenges in securing networks and presents system models. The authors introduce mechanisms to reduce the overhead and identify malicious nodes that drop packets intentionally. Also included is a new, efficient cooperation incentive scheme to stimulate the selfish nodes to relay information packets and enforce fairness. Many examples are provided, along with predictions for future directions of the field. Security for Multi-hop Wireless Networks demonstrates recent research that enhances the efficiency and safety of these key networks. Concise and practical, it is a useful tool for researchers and professionals working in network security. It is also a valuable resource for advanced-level students interested in wireless communications and networking.

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. Introduction

Abstract

In multi-hop wireless networks (MWNs), when a mobile node needs to communicate with a remote destination, it relies on the other nodes to relay its packets. MWNs can enable new applications and enhance the network performance. However, the involvement of autonomous and self-interested nodes in packet relaying makes MWNs vulnerable to serious security vulnerabilities that may hinder their practical implementation. In this chapter, we first discuss the main security issues that threaten the MWNs. Then, we discuss the motivations for this work and also the main challenges to secure the network. Finally, we give an overview on our proposals to secure the network.