Ad hoc key management

Abstract

This dissertation analyses the problem of providing Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) in an ad hoc network. A novel solution is proposed designed and implemented that facilitates both types of KMI that are deployed in traditional networking environments, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Symmetric Key Infrastructure (SKI). The basis of this solution is a complete threshold RSA scheme. This thesis also analyses the design of a complete threshold scheme and demonstrates the feasibility and utility of using complete threshold RSA as a key management tool in ad hoc networks.