Title :
HomePlug AV Security Mechanisms
Author :
Newman, Richard ; Yonge, Larry ; Gavette, Sherman ; Anderson, Ross
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Florida, Gainesville
Abstract :
This paper describes the security mechanisms provided in the HomePlug AV specification. It highlights the AV approach for solutions to problems in detection of other nodes with which to form a network, efficient transmission of the initialization vector (IV), reducing risks of key and IV reuse, and implementing "push-button" security for casual users. A novel key agreement protocol based on channel adapted powerline communications is described and analyzed. It also describes mechanisms to allow extensibility for higher layer key distribution protocols.
Keywords :
carrier transmission on power lines; protocols; telecommunication security; casual users; channel adapted powerline communications; high layer key distribution protocols; homeplug AV security mechanisms; initialization vector; key agreement protocol; push-button security; risk reduction; Augmented virtuality; Broadcasting; Computer security; Cryptographic protocols; Demodulation; Home automation; Home computing; Information security; OFDM modulation; Physical layer; powerline communication; security; user authentication;
Conference_Titel :
Power Line Communications and Its Applications, 2007. ISPLC '07. IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Pisa
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1090-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-1090-8
DOI :
10.1109/ISPLC.2007.371152
