LoRaWan Sensitivity Analysis and Prevention Strategies Against Wireless DoS Attacks.

Area of Science:

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Communication Technologies
• Cybersecurity

Background:

• Emerging low-power, long-range wireless technologies like LoRaWAN are crucial for future IoT solutions.
• The deployment of new wireless technologies introduces significant security risks, particularly for critical infrastructure.
• LoRaWAN, a prominent IoT technology, faces unique security vulnerabilities that require thorough analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze critical security challenges in LoRaWAN, specifically wireless jamming attacks.
• To evaluate the impact of denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on LoRaWAN infrastructure and connectivity.
• To propose and discuss prevention strategies against such security threats.

Main Methods:

• Development and utilization of a mathematical simulation model for analyzing jamming attacks.
• Performance of a sensitivity analysis on a selected critical societal service example.
• Examination of jamming and DoS attack impacts through simulation.

Main Results:

• Jamming attacks can cause fatal denial-of-service (DoS) on LoRaWAN infrastructure.
• The mathematical model quantifies the impact of jamming on LoRaWAN connectivity.
• Sensitivity analysis reveals vulnerabilities to specific attack vectors.

Conclusions:

• Wireless jamming poses a critical threat to LoRaWAN-based critical infrastructure.
• Proactive implementation of prevention strategies is essential for securing LoRaWAN deployments.
• Further research and development are needed to enhance LoRaWAN security against sophisticated attacks.