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Wireless physical layer authentication via fingerprint embedding

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Brian M. SadlerAuthors Info & Claims

IEEE Communications Magazine, Volume 53, Issue 6

Pages 48 - 53

https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.2015.7120016

Published: 01 June 2015 Publication History

Abstract

Authentication is a fundamental requirement for secure communications. In this article, we describe a general framework for fingerprint embedding at the physical layer in order to provide message authentication that is secure and bandwidth-efficient. Rather than depending on channel or device characteristics that are outside of our control, deliberate fingerprint embedding for message authentication enables control over performance trade-offs by design. Furthermore, low-power fingerprint designs enhance security by making the authentication tags less accessible to adversaries. We define metrics for communications and authentication performance, and discuss the trade-offs in system design. Results from our wireless software-defined radio experiments validate the theory and demonstrate the low complexity, practicality, and enhanced security of the approach.

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June 2015

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