HomePlug AV Security Mechanisms

Richard Newman, Larry Yonge, Sherman Gavette, Ross Anderson

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Abstract

This paper describes the security mechanisms provided in the HomePlug AV specification. It highlights the AV approach for solutions to problems in detection of other nodes with which to form a network, efficient transmission of the initialization vector (IV), reducing risks of key and IV reuse, and implementing "push-button" security for casual users. A novel key agreement protocol based on channel adapted powerline communications is described and analyzed. It also describes mechanisms to allow extensibility for higher layer key distribution protocols.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages366-371
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)1-4244-1090-8
ISBN (Print)1-4244-1089-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2007
Event11th IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and its Applications 2007 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 26 Mar 200728 Mar 2007
Conference number: 11
https://isplc2007.ieee-isplc.org/index.asp.html

Conference

Conference11th IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and its Applications 2007
Abbreviated titleISPLC 2007
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period26/03/0728/03/07
Internet address

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • user authentication
  • powerline communication
  • security

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