This thesis discusses the security of sensor networks. First, an overview of the security architectures of two dominant implementations of sensor networks in the market today is presented: the TinyOS stack and the IEEE 802.15.4 stack. Their similarities and differences are explored and their strength and limitations are discussed. Where applicable, comparisons are made with IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN to highlight improvements and lessons learned. It is pointed out that in general, IEEE 802.15.4 offers better security, but replay protection is effectively missing in today's implementations and access control is poorly implemented. Consequently, TinyOS is still the better option for devices with severe resource constraints. Finally, as a tool to aid in the security analysis of sensor network, the design and implementation of a TinyOS sniffer is presented and captured frames for a simple sensor network application are analyzed for the purpose of validation.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nps.edu/oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/2691 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Teo, Hong-Siang. |
| Contributors | McEachen, John, Su, Weilian, Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Publisher | Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School |
| Source Sets | Naval Postgraduate School |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | xiv, 53 p. : ill. ;, application/pdf |
| Rights | Approved for public release, distribution unlimited |
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