Wireless Authentication Protocol Implementation: Descriptions of a Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Protocol Implementation for Testing on Ground and Airborne Mobile Networks

Abstract

Authentication is deemed to be a critical function in the operation of tactical wireless ad hoc networks. The dynamic nature and unpredictability of these self - organizing networks requires that new security protocols be deployed that allow users to efficiently gain access to network resources without the burden of a centralized security infrastructure. Authentication protocols based on Zero - Knowledge Proof (ZKP) of identity schemes provide a means for establishing mutual trust between network entities. While many papers have looked at the virtues of ZKP - based authentication protocols from an academic perspective, little work has been carried out to actually deploy and test the protocols in fielded wireless networks. In this paper we present lessons - learned regarding the installation of ZKP - based authentication protocol on processing hardware designed for deployment on AFRL's small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) test bed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA616684

Entities

People

  • Nathaniel Rowe
  • Thomas Scatko

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ad Hoc Networks
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Authentication
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Data Links
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
  • Mobile Devices
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Topology
  • Operating Systems
  • Security Protocols
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Wireless Communications
  • Wireless Networks

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Engineering
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy