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As wireless networks become increasingly ubiquitous, the demand for a method of locating a device has increased dramatically. Location Based Services are now commonplace but there are few methods of verifying or guaranteeing a location provided by a user without some specialised hardware, especially in larger scale networks. We propose a system for the verification of location claims, using proof gathered from neighbouring devices. In this paper we introduce a protocol to protect this proof gathering process, protecting the privacy of all involved parties and securing it from intruders and malicious claiming devices. We present the protocol in stages, extending the security of this protocol to allow for flexibility within its application. The Secure Location Verification Proof Gathering Protocol (SLVPGP) has been designed to function within the area of Vehicular Networks, although its application could be extended to any device with wireless & cryptographic capabilities.
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Graham, M., Gray, D. (2009). Protecting Privacy and Securing the Gathering of Location Proofs – The Secure Location Verification Proof Gathering Protocol. In: Schmidt, A.U., Lian, S. (eds) Security and Privacy in Mobile Information and Communication Systems. MobiSec 2009. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 17. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04434-2_14
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