An integrated security framework for open wireless networking architecture

Author

Jeong, Jongmin ; Haas, Zygmunt J.

Author_Institution

Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY

Volume

14

Issue

2

fYear

2007

fDate

4/1/2007 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

10

Lastpage

18

Abstract

An integrated security mechanism is one of the key challenges in the open wireless network architecture because of the diversity of the wireless networks in OWA and the unique security mechanism used in each one of these networks. Because the overall security of the network is as strong as its weakest component, integration of the overall security mechanism in OWA is of primary importance. In this article, we comparatively analyze the unique network-centric features and security mechanisms of various heterogeneous wireless networks that are expected to be part of OWA. Then, after defining the specific integrated network model of OWA, we propose an integrated security platform based on the security profile concept

Keywords

radio networks; telecommunication security; heterogeneous wireless networks; integrated network model; integrated security framework; network-centric features; open wireless networking architecture; security profile concept; Cellular networks; Communication system security; Cryptography; Data security; National security; Open wireless architecture; Quality of service; Wireless LAN; Wireless communication; Wireless networks;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Wireless Communications, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1536-1284

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MWC.2007.358959

Filename

4198161