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Secure Wireless Sensor Networks: Problems and Solutions

@article{Hu2003SecureWS,
  title={Secure Wireless Sensor Networks: Problems and Solutions},
  author={Fei Hu and Jim Ziobro and Jason C. Tillett and Neeraj Kumar Sharma},
  journal={Journal on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics},
  year={2003},
  volume={1},
  pages={90-100}
}
  • Fei Hu, J. Ziobro, N. Sharma
  • Published 1 August 2003
  • Computer Science
  • Journal on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics
As sensor networks edge closer towards wide-spread deployment, security issues become a central concern. So far, the main research focus has been on making sensor networks feasible and useful, and less emphasis was placed on security. This paper analyzes security challenges in wireless sensor networks and summarizes key issues that should be solved for achieving the ad hoc security. It gives an overview of the current state of solutions on such key issues as secure routing, prevention of denial… 
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