Security in wireless sensor networks: issues and challenges

TLDR

Wireless sensor networks, combining sensing, processing, and wireless communication, promise diverse applications but also expose the system to various security threats. The study investigates security issues and challenges in wireless sensor networks. We identify security threats, review proposed mechanisms, and discuss a holistic layered security view.

Abstract

Wireless sensor network (WSN) is an emerging technology that shows great promise for various futuristic applications both for mass public and military. The sensing technology combined with processing power and wireless communication makes it lucrative for being exploited in abundance in future. The inclusion of wireless communication technology also incurs various types of security threats. The intent of this paper is to investigate the security related issues and challenges in wireless sensor networks. We identify the security threats, review proposed security mechanisms for wireless sensor networks. We also discuss the holistic view of security for ensuring layered and robust security in wireless sensor networks