Information Security in Wireless Networks

Hector A. Martinez abelhect@hotmail.com 850-3395943	Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
	Meeting Description Security is an indispensable part of most applications such as finance, e-government, computer systems, and in wired and wireless networks. Generally, it guarantees Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (known as ‘CIA’) of information. This tutorial is designed to provide an introduction to Information Security, and then review the state-of-the-art of Security in Wireless Networks, in particular Wireless Sensor Networks. First, we will briefly introduce well-known algorithms/techniques in Information Security including DES, AES, RSA, and ECC. Then, we will review the state-of-the-art, problems and challenges of Security in Wireless Networks, in particular Wireless Sensor Networks. Due to open wireless environments and unattended node deployment, Wireless Sensor Networks are more security vulnerable than other networks. Furthermore, due to inherent resource and computing constraints, Security in Wireless Sensor Networks poses more difficult challenges. From this tutorial, participants will get a background of information security and understand the important impact of security in wireless networks. Part I: Introduction to Information Security Basic (1 hr presentation; 15 min Q&A) 1. Overview of Information Security 2. Information Security Service 3. Classical Cryptography Techniques 4. Modern Cryptography Techniques a. Symmetric (Secret) Key Cryptography (SKC): DES, AES b. Asymmetric (Public) Key Cryptography (PKC): RSA, ECC 5. Summary Part II: Wireless Network Security ( 1 hr presentation; 15 min Q&A) 1. Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) and Its Emerging Applications 2. Security Issues and Challenges 3. Pros and Cons of using SKC and PKC techniques in WSNs 4. State-of-the-Art a. Security for WSNs based on Symmetric Key Cryptography b. Security for WSNs based on Asymmetric Key Cryptography 5. A New Efficient Security Solution for WSNs based on ECC 6. Conclusion and Future Direction
	Additional Information Speaker Biography: Dr. Xuan Hung Le is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the iCONS Lab at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida. Previously, he was a research professor at Kyung Hee University, Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Kyung Hee University, Korea. His research interests are wireless sensor networks and information security. He has been working on a number of projects on wireless sensor network security security and its application to healthcare and has published more than 30 articles in these areas. Speaker Biography:Mr. Ismail Butun is a Ph.D. Candidate in the iCONS Lab, Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida. His research interests focus on the following areas: cryptography and information security, digital signatures and wireless sensor network security. His web site is: http://www.eng.usf.edu/~ibutun/ . It is important that you add your name to the attendee list. PLACE: Embassy Suites Tampa - USF/Near Busch Gardens – Meeting Conference Room 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612 Tel: 813-977-7066 DATE: April 22, 2010 TIME: 6:00PM to 8:30PM COST: This tutorial is 2.5 hrs long. There is $25 fee for IEEE members and $30 for non-members. Soft drinks will be provided. Please bring cash.
	Meeting Location Embassy Suites Tampa - USF 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa Driving Directions Embassy Suites Tampa - USF/Near Busch Gardens – Meeting Conference Room 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612 Tel: 813-977-7066 From I-275 traveling north (from Tampa International Airport) or traveling south, exit on number 51 (old exit 34) Fowler Ave. Travel east 2 miles. Hotel is on the left after the intersection of Fowler and 30th street. From I-75 traveling north (from Sarasota/Ft. Myers/Naples) or traveling south (from Gainesville/Ocala) to exit 265 (old exit 54) Fowler Ave. Travel west 4 miles. Hotel is on the right after the main entrance to University of South Florida. From Orlando take I-4 West to I-75 North and exit 265 (old exit 54) Fowler Avenue and follow directions above. If you're still having trouble finding the location, please call Jay Amin -(813)283-8125 or Hector A. Martinez -(850)339-5943
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