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In IEEE802.15.4e networks, all nodes need to keep high-precision synchronization, which can enable highly reliable and low-power wireless networks. Cluster-wise time synchronization is usually necessary in IEEE802.15.4e networks, which provide a common time among a cluster of nodes. However, it cannot survive malicious attacks in hostile environments. We propose a secure cluster-wise time synchronization for IEEE802.15.4e networks. This paper makes three contributions: First, we provide an in-depth security analysis of cluster-wise time synchronization in IEEE802.15.4e networks. Second, we propose a security countermeasure which includes an improved μTESLA broadcast authentication protocol and fault-tolerant time synchronization algorithm. The improved μTESLA broadcast authentication protocol adopts a packet-based key chain mechanism to resolve the conflict between the delay of disclosed keys and the length of key chain in the original μTESLA. The fault-tolerant time synchronization algorithm adopts a cluster-wise time synchronization model to guarantee an upper bound of time difference between normal nodes in a cluster. Finally, theoretical analysis and real experiment results validate the effectiveness and feasibility of the security countermeasure.
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This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 61741125.
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Yang, W., Lai, Z., Zheng, J., Yi, Y., Cao, Y. (2018). Secure Cluster-Wise Time Synchronization in IEEE802.15.4e Networks. In: Gervasi, O., et al. Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2018. ICCSA 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 10964. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95174-4_14
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