PINE: Post-Quantum Based Incentive Technique for Non-Cooperating Nodes in Internet of Everything

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Network Security
• Cryptography

Background:

• The Internet of Everything (IoE) connects diverse devices, creating potential for non-cooperative behavior that degrades network performance.
• Heterogeneous devices in IoE networks can exhibit selfish or malicious actions, compromising overall system integrity and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Post-quantum based Incentive technique for Non-cooperating nodes in Internet of Everything (PINE) protocol.
• To enhance the reliability and security of the Internet of Everything (IoE) by addressing non-cooperative node behavior.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the PINE protocol in mitigating performance degradation caused by non-cooperative nodes.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a location-aware post-quantum encryption mechanism within the PINE protocol.
• Development of an effective strategy to manage non-cooperative nodes in a bi-directional multi-hop relay environment.
• Evaluation of the protocol's performance using metrics such as node count, message size, execution time, memory usage, residual energy, and detection rates for selfish and blackhole nodes.

Main Results:

• The PINE protocol effectively addresses non-cooperative behavior in IoE networks.
• Location-aware post-quantum encryption ensures secure and reliable communication.
• The protocol demonstrates significant accuracy in detecting selfish and blackhole nodes within the IoE environment.

Conclusions:

• The PINE protocol offers a robust solution for securing and optimizing the Internet of Everything (IoE).
• Post-quantum cryptography integration provides future-proof security against emerging threats.
• The proposed incentive technique effectively encourages cooperative behavior, enhancing overall network performance and reliability.