Source Authentication and Path Validation in Networks Using Orthogonal Sequences

This paper presents the generalization of the method of nonlinear code multiplexing of a binary group sequence is considered for the r – phase group sequences. A transition to a complex space, as well as using definite integrals, and conversion of the Cartesian chart while turning at a set angle are used to form the r – phase group sequence with a constant power from the multiphase summary group sequence, which consist of the sum of the r – phase information orthogonal sequences. As a result, the multiphase summary group sequences are mapped to the r-phase group sequences with constant power, which contain the information orthogonal r-phase sequences which are a part of these summary group sequences. Analytical expressions of the r – phase group sequences with constant power are obtained for even values of r. If the r is 4 the final formulas of group sequences with the constant power at the odd quantity of the information orthogonal sequences in the summary group sequences is obtained. The method of nonlinear code multiplexing of a multiphase group sequence considered in this paper, can be applied to increase capacity of communication channels with nonlinear code multiplexing.

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Modified Timed Efficient Stream Loss-tolerant Authentication to Secure Power Line Communication

International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) ◽

10.11591/ijece.v9i4.pp2281-2295 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 2281

Author(s):

Boyce Sigweni ◽

Mmoloki Mangwala ◽

Joseph Chuma

Keyword(s):

Power Line ◽

Load Management ◽

Power Line Communication ◽

Security Measures ◽

Security Risk ◽

Smart Meters ◽

Power Line Communications ◽

Source Authentication ◽

Last Mile ◽

The Ideal

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>This paper investigates the feasibility of Timed Efficient Stream Loss-tolerant Authentica- tion to serve security needs of Power Line Communication (PLC) system. PLC network has been identified as the ideal choice to function as the last mile network, deliver load management messages to smart meters. However, there is need to address the security concerns for load management messages delivered over power line communications. The ubiquitous nature of the power line communication infrastructure exposes load management systems (LMS) deployed over it to a security risk. Ordinarily, PLC network does not em- ploy any security measures on which the smart meters and data concentrators can depend on. Therefore, the need to provide a secure mechanism for communication of load man- agement system messages over a PLC network. In LMS, source authentication is of highest priority because we need to respond only to messages from an authenticated source. This is achieved by investigating suitable robust authentication protocols. In this paper we present modifications to Timed Efficient Stream Loss-tolerant Authentication for secure authentica- tion to secure messages for load management over PLC. We demonstrate that PLC can be used to securely and effectively deliver Load Management messages to smart meters, with minimal overhead. </span></p></div></div></div>

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