A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks

Michael Collins; Simon Dobson; Paddy Nixon

doi:10.1109/UBICOMM.2008.65

A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks

Michael Collins, Simon Dobson, Paddy Nixon

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Abstract

The adoption and widespread deployment of wireless sensor networks means that security issues are of critical concern. To date, much research has focused on the usability of these networks in a variety of environments where conventional wired networks may not be feasible. However, less emphasis was placed on the security issues of employing a sensor network and its exposure to potential threats. Due to the severe physical constraints in sensor nodes, traditional cryptographic mechanisms are not suitable to deal with such potential security threats. This paper proposes a secure lightweight architecture that takes account of the constraints of sensor networks. With the use of a base station, a hierarchical network topology is formed that enables end-to-end communication between sensor nodes with the aid of intermediary nodes where necessary. The architecture also supports the detection and isolation of aberrant nodes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies
Editors	Jaime Lloret Mauri , Narcís Cardona, Kwang-Cheng Chen , Manuela Popescu, Arta Doci
Place of Publication	United States
Publisher	IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages	122 - 136
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Print)	9780769533674
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/UBICOMM.2008.65
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes
Event	UBICOMM 2008: The Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies - Valencia, Valencia, Spain Duration: 29 Sept 2008 → 4 Oct 2008

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Conference	UBICOMM 2008
Abbreviated title	UBICOMM 2008
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Valencia
Period	29/09/08 → 4/10/08

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Collins, M., Dobson, S., & Nixon, P. (2008). A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks. In J. L. Mauri , N. Cardona, K-C. Chen , M. Popescu, & A. Doci (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies (pp. 122 - 136). IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/UBICOMM.2008.65

Collins, Michael ; Dobson, Simon ; Nixon, Paddy. / A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies. editor / Jaime Lloret Mauri ; Narcís Cardona ; Kwang-Cheng Chen ; Manuela Popescu ; Arta Doci. United States : IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2008. pp. 122 - 136

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Collins, M, Dobson, S & Nixon, P 2008, A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks. in JL Mauri , N Cardona, K-C Chen , M Popescu & A Doci (eds), Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies. IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, United States, pp. 122 - 136, UBICOMM 2008, Valencia, Spain, 29/09/08. https://doi.org/10.1109/UBICOMM.2008.65

A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks. / Collins, Michael; Dobson, Simon; Nixon, Paddy.
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies. ed. / Jaime Lloret Mauri ; Narcís Cardona; Kwang-Cheng Chen ; Manuela Popescu; Arta Doci. United States: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2008. p. 122 - 136.

Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Collins M, Dobson S, Nixon P. A Lightweight Secure Architecture for Wireless Sensor Networks. In Mauri JL, Cardona N, Chen K-C, Popescu M, Doci A, editors, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies. United States: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 2008. p. 122 - 136 doi: 10.1109/UBICOMM.2008.65

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