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An Efficient Cluster-Based Mutual Authentication and Key Update Protocol for Secure Internet of Vehicles in 5G Sensor
1School of Communication and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210003, China.
This study introduces an Efficient Cluster-based Mutual Authentication and Key Update Protocol (ECAUP) to secure 5G-enabled Internet of Vehicles (IoV) sensor networks against cyber threats. ECAUP enhances security and efficiency for intelligent transportation systems.
Area of Science:
- Cybersecurity
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Wireless Communication
Background:
- Internet of Vehicles (IoV) systems using 5G face security risks like eavesdropping and tampering due to open communication channels.
- Existing security protocols struggle to meet the dynamic mobility and stringent security needs of IoV environments.
- Need for robust authentication and secure data transmission in 5G-enabled sensor networks for smart transportation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose the Efficient Cluster-based Mutual Authentication and Key Update Protocol (ECAUP) for securing 5G-enabled IoV systems.
- To enhance access control and ensure forward/backward secrecy through dynamic key updates for roadside units (RSUs).
- To integrate physical unclonable functions (PUFs) for improved end-to-end authentication and physical layer security.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Efficient Cluster-based Mutual Authentication and Key Update Protocol (ECAUP).
- Utilization of a factorial tree structure for dynamic key updates and fine-grained access control.
- Integration of Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) for enhanced authentication and physical security.
- Formal security verification using BAN Logic and ProVerif.
Main Results:
- ECAUP provides robust security against common IoV cyber-attacks.
- The protocol ensures forward and backward secrecy with dynamic key management for RSUs.
- Demonstrated over 50% improvement in overhead efficiency compared to existing protocols.
- Enhanced resilience against sophisticated cyber-attacks through PUF integration.
Conclusions:
- ECAUP offers a secure, efficient, and resilient solution for 5G-enabled IoV sensor networks.
- The protocol effectively addresses the unique security and mobility challenges in intelligent transportation systems.
- Contributes to the advancement of secure communication and protection in smart transportation environments.
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