Security of Distributed, Ubiquitous, and Embedded Computing Platforms
Anthony D. Wood, John A. Stankovic · Wiley Handbook of Science and Technology for Homeland Security · 2008
Abstract As embedded computer systems continue to explode in number and capability, security and privacy challenges abound. We review desirable security properties and the design constraints posed by these systems that make security difficult. We summarize current research by focusing on solutions for ad hoc networks, wireless sensor networks, and RFID tags as representative of the design space. State‐of‐the‐art protocols and approaches for defeating or mitigating attacks at the physical, network and middleware layers are presented. Critical application areas and research needs are identified, as are possible funding sources.