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We present a security architecture for access control in ad-hoc networks of mobile electronic devices. Ad-hoc networks are formed on demand without support from pre-existing infrastructure such as central servers, security associations or CAs. Our architecture is fully distributed and based on groups and public-key certification. The goal is a survivable system that functions well even when network nodes fail and connections are only occasional. We identify some open problems in the optimal use of unreliable communications for security management.
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Aura, T., Mäki, S. (2002). Towards a Survivable Security Architecture for Ad-Hoc Networks. In: Christianson, B., Malcolm, J.A., Crispo, B., Roe, M. (eds) Security Protocols. Security Protocols 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2467. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45807-7_9
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