Security of Cloud-Based Vehicular Ad-Hoc Communication Networks, Challenges and Solutions

Abstract

Vehicle ad hoc environment is an emerging technology that supports a wide range of applications. Due to its dynamic nature and growing mobility, it faces various challenges in terms of less flexibility, less throughput, privacy and car safety, loss of integrity, etc. Cloud is considered to be one of the solutions to enhance Vehicle Ad Hoc Network (VANET) communication. However, VANET based cloud will also face some challenges, such as high mobility, connectivity, etc. Combining cloud with VANET will improve overall performance. Various VANET cloud-based solutions for future VANET environment implementation are also discussed.