Title :
Overview of IEEE 802.16 security
Author :
Johnston, David ; Walker, Jesse
Abstract :
When creating the new wireless communication standard IEEE 802.16, designers attempted to reuse a security scheme designed for wired media. The authors review the standard, enumerate its flaws, and outline changes that could defend it against threats.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; metropolitan area networks; radiocommunication; security of data; telecommunication security; IEEE 802.16; media access control; security weakness; wireless communication standard; wireless metropolitan area networks; Authorization; Communication standards; Computer security; Cryptography; Data security; Downlink; Privacy; Protection; Standards publication; Wireless communication; IEEE 802.16; communication standard; security; wireless security;
Journal_Title :
Security & Privacy, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2004.20
