Secure and DoS-resistant network reprogramming in sensor networks based on CPK

Yu Zhang, Xing She Zhou, Yi Ming Ji, Zhi Yi Fang, Li Fang Wang

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Abstract

Existing secure network reprogramming protocols for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) target the efficient authentication of code packets, but none of them provide the verification of control packets which are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. In this paper, we propose the secure and DoS-resistant network reprogramming scheme based on CPK (Combined Public Key) that can verify control packets so that external attackers can not exploit the Deluge epidemic and suppression mechanisms to launch DoS attacks. Simulation shows that the proposed scheme adds only a modest amount of overhead to existing secure network reprogramming schemes, and is therefore feasible and practical in WSNs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 International Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing, WiCOM 2008
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event2008 International Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing, WiCOM 2008 - Dalian, China
Duration: 12 Oct 200814 Oct 2008

Publication series

Name2008 International Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing, WiCOM 2008

Conference

Conference2008 International Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing, WiCOM 2008
Country/TerritoryChina
CityDalian
Period12/10/0814/10/08

Keywords

  • CPK
  • Deluge
  • DoS attacks
  • Network reprogramming
  • Security
  • Sensor networks

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