Secure Routing and Intrusion Detection in Ad Hoc Networks

Numerous schemes have been proposed for secure routing protocols, and Intrusion Detection and Response Systems, for ad hoc networks. In this paper, we present a proof-of-concept implementation of a secure routing protocol based on AODV over IPv6, further reinforced by a routing protocol-independent Intrusion Detection and Response system for ad-hoc networks. Security features in the routing protocol include mechanisms for non-repudiation, authentication using Statistically Unique and Cryptographically Verifiable (SUCV) identifiers, without relying on the availability of a Certificate Authority (CA), or a Key Distribution Center (KDC). We present the design and implementation details of our system, the practical considerations involved, and how these mechanisms can be used to detect and thwart malicious attacks. We discuss several scenarios where the secure routing and intrusion detection mechanisms isolate and deny network resources to nodes deemed malicious. We also discuss shortcomi...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: PERCOM
• Authors: Anand Patwardhan, Jim Parker, Anupam Joshi, Michaela Iorga, Tom Karygiannis
• Keywords: Intrusion Detection Mechanisms, PERCOM 2005, Secure Routing Protocol, Secure Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks