Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management
This study presents a new strategy to improve security and efficiency in Machine-Type Communication (MTC) networks, addressing the drawbacks of the existing Adaptive Hierarchical Group-based Mutual Authentication and Key Agreement (AHGMAKA) protocol. The AHGMAKA protocol, crucial for securing commun...
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| description | This study presents a new strategy to improve security and efficiency in Machine-Type Communication (MTC) networks, addressing the drawbacks of the existing Adaptive Hierarchical Group-based Mutual Authentication and Key Agreement (AHGMAKA) protocol. The AHGMAKA protocol, crucial for securing communication within groups of devices with limited resources, has been found to cause significant operational delays and inefficiencies. Our proposed solution integrates advanced cryptographic methods, including an optimized Authenticated Message Authentication Code (AMAC) and lightweight encryption, sophisticated optimization algorithms for dynamic grouping, and an efficient, lightweight group management protocol. It also introduces adaptive network management strategies to customize performance according to the needs of MTC networks. The effectiveness of this approach has been validated through empirical analysis, showing considerable improvements in operational performance and energy efficiency. These improvements mark a significant step toward achieving an optimal balance between efficiency and security for MTC networks. However, the research acknowledges ongoing challenges, including the trade-off between security and efficiency and the issue of compatibility with older devices, suggesting these as areas for future study. The paper outlines potential research paths, including using machine learning for better group management, adopting post-quantum cryptographic methods, applying hardware acceleration, and pushing to standardize these technologies. This work significantly advances the field of secure and efficient communication in MTC, a critical component of the growing Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, setting the stage for future breakthroughs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d0b107f918414440af4011f19e4407dd2024-12-14T14:31:19ZengEngiscience PublisherEmerging Technologies and Engineering Journal3007-28752024-04-0111435610.53898/etej2024114220Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined ManagementMaloth Bhavsingh0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9634-8794K Samunnisa1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4216-0745A Mallareddy2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3583-3892Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ashoka Women’s Engineering College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, 518001, IndiaDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Ashoka Women’s Engineering College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, 518001, IndiaDepartment of IT, CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, 501510, IndiaThis study presents a new strategy to improve security and efficiency in Machine-Type Communication (MTC) networks, addressing the drawbacks of the existing Adaptive Hierarchical Group-based Mutual Authentication and Key Agreement (AHGMAKA) protocol. The AHGMAKA protocol, crucial for securing communication within groups of devices with limited resources, has been found to cause significant operational delays and inefficiencies. Our proposed solution integrates advanced cryptographic methods, including an optimized Authenticated Message Authentication Code (AMAC) and lightweight encryption, sophisticated optimization algorithms for dynamic grouping, and an efficient, lightweight group management protocol. It also introduces adaptive network management strategies to customize performance according to the needs of MTC networks. The effectiveness of this approach has been validated through empirical analysis, showing considerable improvements in operational performance and energy efficiency. These improvements mark a significant step toward achieving an optimal balance between efficiency and security for MTC networks. However, the research acknowledges ongoing challenges, including the trade-off between security and efficiency and the issue of compatibility with older devices, suggesting these as areas for future study. The paper outlines potential research paths, including using machine learning for better group management, adopting post-quantum cryptographic methods, applying hardware acceleration, and pushing to standardize these technologies. This work significantly advances the field of secure and efficient communication in MTC, a critical component of the growing Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, setting the stage for future breakthroughs.https://engiscience.com/index.php/etej/article/view/220mtcsecurityefficiencyahgmakalightweight cryptographydynamic group management |
| spellingShingle | Maloth Bhavsingh K Samunnisa A Mallareddy Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management Emerging Technologies and Engineering Journal mtc security efficiency ahgmaka lightweight cryptography dynamic group management |
| title | Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management |
| title_full | Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management |
| title_short | Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management |
| title_sort | enhancing efficiency and security in mtc environments a novel strategy for dynamic grouping and streamlined management |
| topic | mtc security efficiency ahgmaka lightweight cryptography dynamic group management |
| url | https://engiscience.com/index.php/etej/article/view/220 |
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