Abstract :
In this paper we introduce ASN.1 scripts, securely computing cryptographic keys-trees, in smart cards. Keys-trees are used by various protocols such as AKA or EAP that are going to be deployed in next generations of wireless networks (WLAN, WiMAX, EUTRAN..). They provide services such as fast re-authentication, handover management, or Mobile IP support. We propose a trusted computing architecture for these structures, based on smart cards. We suggest two kinds of approaches, static trees working with embedded pre-defined keys generators, and dynamic trees, built from scripts. Finally we detail ASN.1 scripts, designed for dynamic keys-trees computing.
Keywords :
cryptographic protocols; smart cards; trees (mathematics); wireless LAN; ASN.1 script; WLAN; cryptographic key-tree secure computing; cryptographic protocol; smart card; wireless LAN; wireless network; 3G mobile communication; Authentication; Computer architecture; Cryptographic protocols; Cryptography; Java; Security; Smart cards; WiMAX; Wireless application protocol; Security; WLAN; smart card;
