Wireless Sensor Network Attacks and Security Mechanisms: A Short Survey

Wireless sensor networks are specific adhoc networks. They are characterized by their limited computing power and energy constraints. This paper proposes a study of security in this kind of network. We show what are the specificities and vulnerabilities of wireless sensor networks. We present a list of attacks, which can be found in these particular networks, and how they use their vulnerabilities. Finally we discuss about different solutions made by the scientific community to secure wireless sensor networks.