A Formal Energy Consumption Analysis to Secure Cluster-Based WSN: A Case Study of Multi-Hop Clustering Algorithm...

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Network Security
• Distributed Systems

Background:

• Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are increasingly vital in diverse applications, necessitating robust security measures.
• Hierarchical and cluster-based WSNs improve efficiency but often overlook security, despite sensitive data transmission.
• Existing security models in WSNs require formal energy consumption analysis, especially in cluster-based architectures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To formally model the energy consumption associated with securing communications in cluster-based WSNs.
• To integrate blockchain's Proof of Authentication (POAh) paradigm for enhanced WSN security.
• To evaluate the impact of the proposed security model on network performance metrics.

Main Methods:

• Formal modeling of energy consumption for secure communication in cluster-based WSNs.
• Implementation using the Proof of Authentication (POAh) blockchain paradigm.
• Application and evaluation within a Multi-hop Clustering Algorithm based on spectral classification.

Main Results:

• Quantification of energy expenditure for securing communications in cluster-based WSNs.
• Demonstration of POAh integration's feasibility in enhancing security.
• Analysis of network metrics including residual energy, number of alive nodes, and node lifespan (first and last dead node).

Conclusions:

• The proposed formal model provides a framework for understanding security-related energy costs in WSNs.
• Blockchain's POAh can be effectively utilized to bolster security in cluster-based WSNs.
• The security enhancements show a quantifiable impact on network longevity and energy efficiency, guiding future WSN design.