Authentication protocols for wireless body area network with key management approach

Abstract

Body Area Network (BAN) is emerging as promising technology for wireless network and widely being deployed in the field of medical applications for data extraction, storage and transfer of details regarding custom-made health care services. Securing of inter sensor communication within BANs is critical in preserving the health data privacy and also for ensuring safe healthcare delivery. The cumulative usage of wireless communication networks and the constant shrinking of electrical devices have endowed the development of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). This research paper discusses the various authentication schemes and protocols available for WBAN. This research provides a survey of multilevel authentication protocols for WBANs. This paper also lists out the design issues in WBAN Authentication protocols. The outcome of this research provides essential future directions for further research on advancement of WBANs. Finally, this paper provides a summary on exposed research issues and challenges and provides the direction for future research in the area of Authentication protocols for Body Area Networks.

Keywords:

• Authentication Protocols
• Body Area Network
• Wireless Body Area Networks
• Multilevel protocols