Title :
Limiting the propagation of intra-channel crosstalk attacks in optical networks through wavelength assignment
Author :
Skorin-Kapov, Nina ; Furdek, Marija
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Telecommun., Univ. of Zagreb, Zagreb
Abstract :
Physical layer attacks in transparent optical networks are a serious security threat to network operation. We propose a novel protection approach based on wavelength assignment which limits the maximal propagation of intra-channel crosstalk attacks.
Keywords :
optical crosstalk; optical fibre networks; telecommunication security; wavelength assignment; intra-channel crosstalk attack propagation; physical layer attack; protection approach; transparent optical network security; wavelength assignment; Crosstalk; Jamming; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical propagation; Optical switches; Physical layer; Protection; Wavelength assignment; Wavelength routing; (060.4251) Networks, assignment and routing algorithms; (060.4261) Networks, protection and restoration;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
