Project A08: Distributed Cross-Layer Security for Dynamic Networks
The main goal of project A08 is to ensure a secure and efficient communication in the HAEC Box. We investigate the use of various communication schemes that can be integrated on different layers. As one promising approach, we will evaluate secure network coding schemes. Another important direction of research is the development of physical layer security mechanisms and their combination with mechanisms at upper layers. The performance and energy efficiency of the communication schemes will be evaluated in a large scale by means of the HAEC simulator.
Role within the CRC 912
This project is closely connected to project A03 (Jorswieck) in which network codes are developed for wired and wireless links in the HAEC Box. Project A03 (Jorswieck) will develop channel and signal models based on input from A02 (Fettweis/Fischer), A05 (Plettemeier) and A07 (Ellinger/Wolter). These models are also needed by the current project to describe the relevant scenarios. In particular, the wireless board-to-board communication in A02 (Fettweis/Fischer) provides information on the possibilities for the eavesdropper. Further, project A05 (Plettemeier) delivers antenna characteristics, which can influence security measures for the air interface. Simulation related communication requirements, properties and classification will jointly be agreed on with A03 (Jorswieck) and A04 (Nagel/Müller).
Results on secure and private communication between nodes in the HAEC Box will help A02 (Fettweis/Fischer) and A03 (Jorswieck) to optimize the beamsteering algorithms and A05 (Plettemeier) to specify the antenna requirements. In addition, this project provides guidelines on secure resource allocation for B04 (Härtig)
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