Abstract

In this study, we have a research of the distributed access control based on proxy signature in M2M sensor networks M2M sensor networks. As M2M sensor networks are usually deployed in hostile environment, the global communication security of M2M sensor networks is and will continue to be a major concern. Although there are many related works on access control in WSNs (Wireless Sensor Networks), Ad-hoc networks, MANETs (Mobile Ad-hoc Networks) and etc., they cannot be applied to M2M sensor networks directly. Motivated by this consideration, we develop a secure and distributed access control scheme based on proxy signature for M2M sensor networks, which provides strong authentication and achieves efficiency. Moreover, security of the proposed technique does not rely on availability of a secure channel.

Keywords:

Access control, M2M sensor networks, proxy signature, security, trapdoor hash function,

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