Molecular Biology Inspired Mutual Authentication Schemes for Wireless Body Area Network

Abstract

As the use of Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) becomes widespread, concerns about the security of the data they produce and transmit are also increasing. One of the basic security requirement for WBAN communication include authentication. In this study, a certificate-less mutual authentication scheme is proposed. The scheme was developed using pseudo-DNA cryptography techniques (due to its features such as randomness and rule less, easily generated and accessible, similarity to the binary system and no need for high-tech laboratory conditions) in addition to modern cryptography techniques, to increases the level of security without adding additional computational costs to the system.