Mohammed M. Alani
Al-Khawarizmi International College, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Title: Mobile Adhoc Networks; old technology, new challenges
Biography
Biography: Mohammed M. Alani
Abstract
Mobile Ad hoc Networks are being adopted in more and more applications in our daily life. Mobile computing and mobile ad hoc networks in particular have become a daily need. As mobile ad hoc networks have been target for many attacks, the security of these networks has become an essential part of their existence. In this keynote speech, we will focus on security challenges facing Mobile Adhoc Networks in their various applications. The presentation discusses a wide range of threats to Mobile Adhoc Networks starting from threats to availability, eavesdropping, routing security threats, along with other topics. The presentation also discusses the most common attacks on Mobile adhoc networks. Common attacks like black hole, worm hole and byzantine attacks will be discussed. The presentation also discusses newer attacks like denial of service and grey hole attacks. The presentations end with a set of security recommendations to protect Mobile Adhoc Networks.