Leveraging Blockchain-as-a-Certificate Authority for Authentication in 6G-Enabled Spatial Crowdsourcing Drone Services

Akram, J; Anaissi, A; Sidana, S; Kumar, D; Jhaveri, RH

Leveraging Blockchain-as-a-Certificate Authority for Authentication in 6G-Enabled Spatial Crowdsourcing Drone Services

Akram, J Anaissi, A

Sidana, S Kumar, D Jhaveri, RH

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Publisher:: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 2024, 00, pp. 1-5
Issue Date:: 2024-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Akram, J
dc.contributor.author	Anaissi, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8864-0314
dc.contributor.author	Sidana, S
dc.contributor.author	Kumar, D
dc.contributor.author	Jhaveri, RH
dc.date	2024-10-07
dc.date.accessioned	2025-01-28T09:04:07Z
dc.date.available	2025-01-28T09:04:07Z
dc.date.issued	2024-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 2024, 00, pp. 1-5
dc.identifier.issn	1550-2252
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/184510
dc.description.abstract	The integration of the Internet of Drone Things (IoDT) with spatial crowdsourcing, enhanced by 6G technology, has revolutionized environmental monitoring, particularly in managing Australian bushfires. This approach leverages drones' mobility, multidimensional motion, and ease of deployment to gather real-time data from hazardous or inaccessible areas. However, the unsecured wireless communication channels and limited computational resources of drones in typical IoDT scenarios make them susceptible to cyber-attacks, including spoofing, GPS manipulation, impersonation, man-in-the-middle, and hijacking. To counter these threats, we propose a robust security protocol that utilizes blockchain technology augmented by Hyperelliptic Curve Cryptography (HECC). By employing blockchain as a Certificate Authority (CA) and treating transactions as certifications, our framework, DronCert, eliminates the need for traditional CAs or Trusted Third Parties (TTP). This decentralized approach, combined with the high-speed, low-latency capabilities of 6G, significantly enhances data transmission security within the IoDT network. A comprehensive security analysis demonstrates DronCert's resilience against various attacks, such as Denial-of-Service (DoS), man-in-the-middle, replay, and unauthorized device representation.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
dc.relation.ispartof	IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference
dc.relation.ispartof	2024 IEEE 100th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1109/VTC2024-Fall63153.2024.10757728
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.title	Leveraging Blockchain-as-a-Certificate Authority for Authentication in 6G-Enabled Spatial Crowdsourcing Drone Services
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.citation.volume	00
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Provost
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Provost/TD School
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dc.date.updated	2025-01-28T09:04:06Z
pubs.finish-date	2024-10-10
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.start-date	2024-10-07
pubs.volume	00

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The integration of the Internet of Drone Things (IoDT) with spatial crowdsourcing, enhanced by 6G technology, has revolutionized environmental monitoring, particularly in managing Australian bushfires. This approach leverages drones' mobility, multidimensional motion, and ease of deployment to gather real-time data from hazardous or inaccessible areas. However, the unsecured wireless communication channels and limited computational resources of drones in typical IoDT scenarios make them susceptible to cyber-attacks, including spoofing, GPS manipulation, impersonation, man-in-the-middle, and hijacking. To counter these threats, we propose a robust security protocol that utilizes blockchain technology augmented by Hyperelliptic Curve Cryptography (HECC). By employing blockchain as a Certificate Authority (CA) and treating transactions as certifications, our framework, DronCert, eliminates the need for traditional CAs or Trusted Third Parties (TTP). This decentralized approach, combined with the high-speed, low-latency capabilities of 6G, significantly enhances data transmission security within the IoDT network. A comprehensive security analysis demonstrates DronCert's resilience against various attacks, such as Denial-of-Service (DoS), man-in-the-middle, replay, and unauthorized device representation.

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