Secure macro mobility protocol for new generation access network

Heterogeneous Wireless Network aims to provide seamless services for mobile stations or mobile routers while roaming across different mobile communication networks. Designing secure and efficient authentication protocols to enable fast handover is one of key challenges in such heterogeneous environment. In this paper, we propose a new authentication protocol called SMM-NEMO (Secure Macro Mobility protocol for NEtwork MObility) which is a deliberate compromise between security and quality of service. It provides lower handover latency and protects against many attacks. The proposed protocol has been modeled and verified using the AVISPA (Automated Validation of Internet Security Protocols and Applications) and SPAN for AVISPA software and it is found to be a safe and efficient scheme.