Trust-adaptive Fuzzy-Statistical Protocol for Optimizing the Communication in Attacked Network

Abstract

Man-in-Middle attack and congestion are challenging issues in a wireless network. In this paper, a load, congestion and attack-aware Fuzzy-Statistical DSR (FSDSR) protocol is suggested for optimizing the performance of a mobile network. The Participation Strength (PS) and Node Criticality (NC) features are computed for region neighbor nodes over a communication session. PS features are described by Average Movement, Region Switching and Session Participation (SP) measures. Congested-critical (CC) node features are represented by average delivery time (ADT), average forwarding ratio (AFR) and drop ratio (DR) features. The fuzzy rules are employed on each for categorizing the nodes based on featurestrength. The composite fuzzy is applied to PS and CC for isolating the trustful and suspected nodes. Further analysis is carried through multiple and aggregative sessions for identifying reliable and safe nodes. In experiment 1, the proposed protocol is compared against existing DSR, MDSR, T-SEA, PACE-DSR, AODV, SAODV and PSAODV protocols. The results confirmed that the FSDSR protocol achieved a higher PDR ratio and lesser delay and drop rate. In experiment II, the performance validation is done against AODV, DSR, SAODV and PDSAODV protocols.

KEYWORDS:

• Congestion
• Fuzzy
• Mobile network
• Prioritization
• Routing protocol

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Kapil Juneja

Kapil Juneja completed his PhD in computer science and engineering from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India. His research interests include image processing, biometrics, pattern recognition, computer networks, software engineering and machine learning. He is currently doing research on image, network security and data classification applications. He has published more than 40 research papers including 12 SCI and 10 Scopus journal papers. He has also been reviewer for IEEE, Springer and Elsevier Publishers.

Yudhvir Singh

Yudhvir Singh received the BE degree in computer science & engineering in first class from CR State College of Engineering, Murthal, Sonepat (Currently DCRUST, Murthal). He obtained his ME degree in software engineering from Thapar Institute Engineering & Technology, Patiala with first class Honors first position and PhD degree from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar. He is director of University Institute of Engineering & Technology and working as professor in Dept of Computer Sc & Engg, UIET, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohatk. He has also worked as dean, College Development Council, MDU, Rohtak. He has also worked with Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, MMEC, Mullana etc. and possesses 20 years of teaching and research experience. He has worked on various administration and academic positions in the university like head of Department, joint secretary-cum-treasurer, alumni association etc. and organized 4 conferences and various other activities. He also visited Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK and Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, U K. He has done various academic assignments such as chaired many sessions in various conferences, invited and expert talks, reviewer of journals and conferences, member editorial board, advisor, evaluator of doctorate thesis etc. He is member of various professional bodies and societies. He has supervised 8 PhD research scholars, currently 5 supervising and more than 30 masters scholars supervised. His research areas are internet of things, cloud computing, information security, wireless sensor networks, computer networks, and mobile communication. He has published more than 100 papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute such as IEEE, Springer etc. with 17 H-index and 23 i-10 index and around 750 citations. He is principal investigator and co investigator of two major research projects funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India in the area of network security. He granted two international patents (Australian), published one Indian patent and also filed one International patent. He is also recipient of “Young Scientist Award” by International Academy of Physical Sciences for year 2010 and also received 8 academic awards such as best research papers etc. Beside all that he is involved in various social activities also. Email: [email protected]