Resilient Privacy-Preserving In-Network Aggregation

Description of research

Today, many different forms of dynamic wireless ad hoc networks are subject to intensive research, including mobile ad hoc networks, wireless sensor networks, mesh networks, and vehicular ad hoc networks.

One regular task in such networks is the dissemination of different kinds of information in parts of the network. In case of high node numbers, such information dissemination faces scalability problems that can often be mitigated by in-network aggregation protocols. It is also expected that aggregation will support privacy protection while at the same time creating new security challenges.

While aggregation protocols have been proposed in various domains, metrics to compare them, as well as generic approaches are missing so far. Moreover, privacy and security aspects have not been thoroughly studied. The PhD candidate will analyze the research challenges inherent to resilient privacy-preserving in-network aggregation and propose a comprehensive framework and mechanisms to achieve these goals.

As an application domain, the research will focus on inter-vehicle communication and VANETs, because scalability and security/privacy are considered of extreme importance in this field and may pose significant problems for market introduction if not addressed and solved properly.

Advisor(s)

Dr. F. (Frank) Kargl (Supervisor)

Prof.dr. P.H. (Pieter) Hartel (Promotor)

Duration

2010 - 2013

Project

Istrice/WiSe

Funding institution

CTIT

Strategic Research Orientation

ISTRICE - Integrated Security and Privacy in a Networked World and WiSe - Wireless and Sensor Systems

Links to relevant web pages

http://wwwhome.ewi.utwente.nl/~dietzels/

http://dies.ewi.utwente.nl

http://www.ctit.utwente.nl/research/sro/istrice/

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Home CTIT symposium 2013 About CTIT News NIRICT Research Meet the PhDs Working at CTIT Internal Information Conferences Open Calls (updated May 3, 2013) Library and Videos Knowledge Transfer Links Sitemap Search	Resilient Privacy-Preserving In-Network Aggregation Description of research Today, many different forms of dynamic wireless ad hoc networks are subject to intensive research, including mobile ad hoc networks, wireless sensor networks, mesh networks, and vehicular ad hoc networks. One regular task in such networks is the dissemination of different kinds of information in parts of the network. In case of high node numbers, such information dissemination faces scalability problems that can often be mitigated by in-network aggregation protocols. It is also expected that aggregation will support privacy protection while at the same time creating new security challenges. While aggregation protocols have been proposed in various domains, metrics to compare them, as well as generic approaches are missing so far. Moreover, privacy and security aspects have not been thoroughly studied. The PhD candidate will analyze the research challenges inherent to resilient privacy-preserving in-network aggregation and propose a comprehensive framework and mechanisms to achieve these goals. As an application domain, the research will focus on inter-vehicle communication and VANETs, because scalability and security/privacy are considered of extreme importance in this field and may pose significant problems for market introduction if not addressed and solved properly. Advisor(s) Dr. F. (Frank) Kargl (Supervisor) Prof.dr. P.H. (Pieter) Hartel (Promotor) Duration 2010 - 2013 Project Istrice/WiSe Funding institution CTIT Strategic Research Orientation ISTRICE - Integrated Security and Privacy in a Networked World and WiSe - Wireless and Sensor Systems Links to relevant web pages http://wwwhome.ewi.utwente.nl/~dietzels/ http://dies.ewi.utwente.nl http://www.ctit.utwente.nl/research/sro/istrice/ Pictures