Lightweight Security Protocol for WiSense based Wireless Sensor Network

TL;DR

This paper proposes a lightweight security protocol tailored for wireless sensor networks, addressing the critical need for secure data transfer in resource-constrained sensor nodes.

Contribution

A novel security protocol designed specifically for wireless sensor networks that balances security with the limited processing and memory capabilities of sensor nodes.

Findings

Protocol is lightweight and suitable for resource-constrained devices

Enhances security without significant overhead

Addresses key security challenges in sensor networks

Abstract

Wireless Sensor Networks have emerged as one of the leading technologies. These networks are designed to monitor crucial environmental parameters of humidity, temperature, wind speed, soil moisture content, UV index, sound, etc. and then transfer the required information to the base station. However, security remains the key challenge of such networks as critical data is being transferred. Most sensor nodes currently deployed have constraints on memory and processing power and hence operate without an efficient security protocol. Hereby a protocol which is lightweight and is secure for wireless sensor applications is proposed.