A joint scheme for secure and reliable communication in wireless sensor networks

Two of the design criteria in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are the security and reliability of information flow, especially in critical applications. In this research, we propose combining a Crypto-System with Embedded Error Control (CSEEC) with multi-path routing for secure and reliable communication in WSNs. CSEEC is a joint encryption and error correction scheme based on erasure coding. When combined with multi-path routing, the system provides a fault-intrusion tolerant mechanism. The goal is to provide security and reliability for data transmission in multi-path routing by using a single process. The proposed system protects the confidentiality and ensures the delivery of the transmitted information when a number of communication paths fail or get compromised.