Open AccessSecure Key Pre-distribution in Wireless Sensor Networks Using Combinatorial Design and Traversal Design Based Key Distribution
Author(s) -
Saba Khalid,
Faiyaz Ahmad,
Mohd. Rizwan Beg
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of smart sensors and ad hoc networks
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2248-9738
DOI - 10.47893/ijssan.2012.1146
Subject(s) - key (lock) , tree traversal , computer science , wireless sensor network , combinatorial design , key distribution , probabilistic logic , key generation , computer network , scheme (mathematics) , distributed computing , key distribution in wireless sensor networks , wireless , key management , wireless network , theoretical computer science , public key cryptography , computer security , algorithm , mathematics , encryption , telecommunications , mathematical analysis , combinatorics , artificial intelligence
Security is an indispensable concern in Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) due to the presence of potential adversaries. For secure communication in infrastructure less sensor nodes various key pre distribution have been proposed. In this paper we haveevaluated various existing deterministic, probabilistic and hybrid type of key pre distribution and dynamic key generation algorithms for distributing pair-wise, group-wise and network-wise keys and we have propose a key pre distribution scheme using deterministic approach based on combinatorial design and traversal design which will improve the resiliency and achieve sufficient level of security in the network. This design can be used where large number of nodes are to be deployed in the WSN.