Cheat-Proof Communication through Cluster Head (C3H) in Mobile Ad Hoc Network

TL;DR

This paper proposes a cluster head-based scheme to prevent malicious node behavior in mobile ad hoc networks, enhancing security and cooperation without centralized infrastructure.

Contribution

It introduces a novel cheat-proof communication method using cluster heads and single hop clustering to secure MANETs against malicious nodes.

Findings

Effective prevention of malicious node behavior

Improved cooperation among nodes

Enhanced security in MANET communication

Abstract

The mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is a wireless network based on a group of mobile nodes without any centralised infrastructure. In civilian data communication, all nodes cannot be homogeneous-type and not do a specific data communication. Therefore, node co-operation and cheat-proof are essential characteristics for successfully running MANETs in civilian data communication. Denial of service and malicious behaviour of the node are the main concerns in securing successful communication in MANETs. This scheme proposed a generic solution to preventing malicious behaviour of the node by the cluster head through the single hop node clustering strategy.