Security in sensor networks: industry trends, present and future research directions

ABSTRACT

Security is of critical importance for the successful deployment of sensor networks, since it can ensure properties such as data integrity, secrecy, and availability. We have the unique opportunity to ensure security even for early deployments of sensor networks, which could avoid alarming news articles and help fend off corporate and consumer security and privacy fears. In this talk, I will discuss the most important security issues in sensor networks, present realistic attacker models, comment on industry trends for achieving security, and highlight present and future research directions.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.0 General
          Subjects: Security and protection (e.g., firewalls)

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Wireless communication
  C.3 SPECIAL-PURPOSE AND APPLICATION-BASED SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Signal processing systems

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.5 Security and Protection (D.4.6, K.4.2)

General Terms:
Design, Security, Theory