DocumentCode
1013416
Title
Overview of IEEE 802.16 security
Author
Johnston, David ; Walker, Jesse
Volume
2
Issue
3
fYear
2004
Firstpage
40
Lastpage
48
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Security & Privacy, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1540-7993
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSP.2004.20
Filename
1306971
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