LS-LEACH: A new secure and energy efficient routing protocol for wireless sensor networks

Muneer Alshowkan, Khaled Elleithy, Hussain Alhassan

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Abstract

Wireless sensor networks are facing many challenges such as the limited resource in processing power, storage and energy. The limited energy resource is one of the main challenges facing the security in such networks. This paper aims to improve the current security mechanisms in wireless sensor networks as well as reducing power consumption. LEACH protocol provides an energy routing protocol. However, it doesn't cover the security problems. Alternatively, this paper aims to provide an improved secure and more energy efficient routing protocol called LS-LEACH (Lightweight Secure LEACH). Authentication algorithm is integrated to assure data integrity, authenticity and availability. Furthermore, this paper shows the improvement over LEACH protocol that makes it secure and how to make it more energy efficient to reduce the effect of the overhead energy consumption from the added security measures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 17th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications, DS-RT 2013
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages215-220
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780769551388
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event17th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications, DS-RT 2013 - Delft, Netherlands
Duration: Oct 30 2013Nov 1 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real-Time Applications, DS-RT
ISSN (Print)1550-6525

Conference

Conference17th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications, DS-RT 2013
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityDelft
Period10/30/1311/1/13

Keywords

  • Attacks
  • Energy efficient
  • Sensor security
  • Wireless sensor

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