Medical WSN: Defense for selective forwarding attack

Avijit Mathur, Thomas Newe

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Abstract

The requirements of a Medical Wireless Sensor Networks (MWSN) may vary compared to other networks. The variations could be at different levels i.e. network level, clustering level or security level. This paper looks at the necessary requirements, with particular focus on clustering and routing. It includes an implementation of a MWSN in Contiki operating system using Tmote Sky and openmote technologies. This implementation incorporates a mechanism for the election of a cluster head, and the case of a modified secure routing algorithm. The results are provided with simulation-based, and real world measurements. The paper presents single and collaborative selective forwarding detection and correction with an accuracy check. Additionally, a solution to the problem of malicious nodes dropping control messages has been provided. The uniqueness of the paper resides in the system's capability in detecting and correcting both single and collaborative selective forwarding attacks with 93% and 86% accuracy respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 9th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2015
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages54-58
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479963140
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Mar 2016
Event9th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2015 - Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: 8 Dec 201511 Dec 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST
Volume2016-March
ISSN (Print)2156-8065
ISSN (Electronic)2156-8073

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2015
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Period8/12/1511/12/15

Keywords

  • cluster head elections
  • medical WSN
  • routing
  • sensor network
  • WSN routing

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