Denial of Service in Sensor Networks
Abstract
Sensor networks hold the promise of facilitating large-scale, real-time data processing in complex environments. Their foreseeable applications will help protect and monitor military, environmental, safety-critical, or domestic infrastructures and resources. In these and other vital or security-sensitive deployments, keeping the network available for its intended use is essential. The stakes are high: Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks against such networks may permit real-world damage to the health and safety of people. Without proper security mechanisms, networks will be confined to limited, controlled environments, negating much of the promise they hold. The limited ability of individual sensor nodes to thwart failure or attack makes ensuring network availability more difficult. To identify DoS vulnerabilities, we analyze two effective sensor network protocols that did not initially consider security. These examples demonstrate that consideration of security at design time is the best way to ensure successful network deployment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA453345
Entities
People
- Anthony D. Wood
- John A. Stankovic
Organizations
- University of Virginia