Cross-Layer Network Security
Abstract
The Cross-Layer Network Security project will develop novel approaches for enhanced network security that involve multiple networked layers. This is in contrast to traditional approaches to network security that operate within a single layer, for example, standard Internet Protocol security is implemented in the network layer. Cross-layer approaches for wireless networks can exploit emerging path diversity technologies to introduce route diversity as a mechanism to counter eavesdroppers/jammers and compromised/malicious network nodes. These approaches have potential benefit for mobile ad-hoc networks and distributed sensor networks in adversarial wireless environments. Cross-layer approaches also hold promise for enhanced security for overlay networks and as the basis for new classes of virtual networks that provide security services. These could enable, for example, the capability to maintain quality of service through distributed denial of service attacks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- f95bb01781e73e1677039b7cf8ab46ce