Abstract
Nodes forward data on behalf of each other in mobile ad hoc networks. In a civilian application, nodes are assumed to be selfish and rational, i.e., they pursue their own self-interest. Hence, the ability to accurately measure traffic forwarding is critical to ensure proper network operation. These measurements are often used to credit nodes based on their level of participation, or to detect loss. Past solutions employ neighbor monitoring and reporting on node forwarding traffic. These methods are not applicable in civilian networks where neighbor nodes lack the desire or ability to perform the monitoring function. Such environments occur frequently in which neighbor hosts are resource constrained, or in networks where directional antennas are used and reliable monitoring is difficult or impossible. In this paper, we propose a protocol that uses nodes on the data path to securely produce packet forwarding reports. Reporting nodes are chosen randomly and secretly so that malicious nodes cannot modify their behavior based upon the monitoring point. The integrity and authenticity of reports are preserved through the use of secure link layer acknowledgments and monitoring reports. The robustness of the reporting mechanism is strengthened by forwarding the report to multiple destinations (source and destination). We explore the security, cost, and accuracy of our protocol.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | MobiQuitous 2005 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems -Networking and Services |
| Pages | 12-21 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
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| State | Published - Dec 1 2005 |
| Event | MobiQuitous 2005: Second Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems -Networking and Services - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Jul 17 2005 → Jul 21 2005 |
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| Name | MobiQuitous 2005: Second Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems -Networking and Services |
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| Other | MobiQuitous 2005: Second Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems -Networking and Services |
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| Country | United States |
| City | San Diego, CA |
| Period | 7/17/05 → 7/21/05 |
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Secure reporting of traffic forwarding activity in mobile ad hoc networks. / Choi, Heesook; Enck, William; Shin, Jaesheung; McDaniel, Patrick Drew; La Porta, Thomas F.
MobiQuitous 2005: Second Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems -Networking and Services. 2005. p. 12-21 1540983 (MobiQuitous 2005: Second Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems -Networking and Services).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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T1 - Secure reporting of traffic forwarding activity in mobile ad hoc networks
AU - Choi, Heesook
AU - Enck, William
AU - Shin, Jaesheung
AU - McDaniel, Patrick Drew
AU - La Porta, Thomas F.
PY - 2005/12/1
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N2 - Nodes forward data on behalf of each other in mobile ad hoc networks. In a civilian application, nodes are assumed to be selfish and rational, i.e., they pursue their own self-interest. Hence, the ability to accurately measure traffic forwarding is critical to ensure proper network operation. These measurements are often used to credit nodes based on their level of participation, or to detect loss. Past solutions employ neighbor monitoring and reporting on node forwarding traffic. These methods are not applicable in civilian networks where neighbor nodes lack the desire or ability to perform the monitoring function. Such environments occur frequently in which neighbor hosts are resource constrained, or in networks where directional antennas are used and reliable monitoring is difficult or impossible. In this paper, we propose a protocol that uses nodes on the data path to securely produce packet forwarding reports. Reporting nodes are chosen randomly and secretly so that malicious nodes cannot modify their behavior based upon the monitoring point. The integrity and authenticity of reports are preserved through the use of secure link layer acknowledgments and monitoring reports. The robustness of the reporting mechanism is strengthened by forwarding the report to multiple destinations (source and destination). We explore the security, cost, and accuracy of our protocol.
AB - Nodes forward data on behalf of each other in mobile ad hoc networks. In a civilian application, nodes are assumed to be selfish and rational, i.e., they pursue their own self-interest. Hence, the ability to accurately measure traffic forwarding is critical to ensure proper network operation. These measurements are often used to credit nodes based on their level of participation, or to detect loss. Past solutions employ neighbor monitoring and reporting on node forwarding traffic. These methods are not applicable in civilian networks where neighbor nodes lack the desire or ability to perform the monitoring function. Such environments occur frequently in which neighbor hosts are resource constrained, or in networks where directional antennas are used and reliable monitoring is difficult or impossible. In this paper, we propose a protocol that uses nodes on the data path to securely produce packet forwarding reports. Reporting nodes are chosen randomly and secretly so that malicious nodes cannot modify their behavior based upon the monitoring point. The integrity and authenticity of reports are preserved through the use of secure link layer acknowledgments and monitoring reports. The robustness of the reporting mechanism is strengthened by forwarding the report to multiple destinations (source and destination). We explore the security, cost, and accuracy of our protocol.
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U2 - 10.1109/MOBIQUITOUS.2005.53
DO - 10.1109/MOBIQUITOUS.2005.53
M3 - Conference contribution
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