An implementation on detection of trusted service provider in mobile ad-hoc networks

TL;DR

This paper proposes a trust-based approach for detecting trusted service providers in energy-constrained mobile ad-hoc networks, utilizing indirect trust computation through recommendations to enhance secure communication.

Contribution

It introduces a novel indirect trust computation method for establishing trusted links between nodes and cluster heads in mobile ad-hoc networks.

Findings

Effective trust establishment between nodes and cluster heads

Reduction in power consumption through clustering

Enhanced security via recommendation-based trust

Abstract

The mobile ad-hoc network consists of energy constraint devices called nodes communicating through radio signals forming a temporary network i.e. nodes are continuously switching from one network to another. To minimize the power consumption, we form the clusters with an elected cluster head (Service Provider) based on any cluster head selection strategy.To establish a trusted link amongst newly entered node and CH we have adopted an indirect trust computation technique based on recommendations, which form an important component in trust-based access control models for pervasive environment.In this paper, we shall present some existing indirect trust based techniques and subsequently discuss our proposal along with its merits and future scope.