David Wagner

Abstract

Methods of symmetric key establishment using reciprocal quantization of channel parameters in wireless Rayleigh and Rician fading channels are considered. Two important aspects are addressed through generic analysis: impact of a proximity attack by a passive eavesdropper and achievable key establishing rates. The analysis makes use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology statistical test suite applied to the channel quantization bits as the outputs of a random number generator. For proximity attacks, a passive mobile eavesdropper with an ability to approach one of the communicating parties and a possible signal-to-noise ratio advantage is assumed. The minimal required distance from the eavesdropper in order to maintain perfect secrecy during key establishment is evaluated as a function of the Rician factor and quantization depth. For key establishing rates, the maximal rates are evaluated while ensuring that the generated secret key bits pass the entire statistical test suite. The generic analysis is applied to channel-phase quantization and performance in practical systems is considered as well.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Public key cryptography--Data processing; Data encryption (Computer science); Computer networks--Security measures; Digital communications--Mathematical models

Publication Date

2010

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Microelectronic Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Tsouri, Gill

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: QA76.9.A25 W345 2010

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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