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TRUST-DRIVEN KEY MANAGEMENT FOR SECURE WIRELESS BODY AREA NETWORKS

Aziz Dahmani , Department of telecommunications, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Abstract

Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) are instrumental in healthcare monitoring, relying on continuous and secure data exchange among implanted and external devices. Ensuring confidentiality and integrity of sensitive medical data is paramount, necessitating robust key management schemes. This paper proposes a Trust-Driven Key Management (TDM) framework tailored for WBANs, leveraging trust metrics to enhance security and efficiency. By dynamically adjusting trust levels based on node behavior and communication patterns, the TDM scheme optimizes key distribution, authentication, and revocation processes. Simulation results demonstrate improved resilience against security threats while minimizing overhead, affirming the efficacy of TDM in enhancing WBANs' security posture.

 

Keywords

Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs), Key Management, Trust-Based Security

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TRUST-DRIVEN KEY MANAGEMENT FOR SECURE WIRELESS BODY AREA NETWORKS. (2024). International Journal of Networks and Security, 4(01), 9-12. https://doi.org/10.55640/