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ArticleTechnology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine2024

Enhancing security in Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) with ECC-based Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange algorithm (ECDH).

Akilan S S, Kayathri Devi Devprasad, Raja Sekar J

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Akilan S SDepartment of Computer Applications, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India.
Kayathri Devi DevprasadDepartment of Information Technology and Engineering, Amity University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Raja Sekar JDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India.

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Abstract

backgroundWireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) are integral to modern healthcare systems, providing continuous health monitoring and real-time data transmission. The sensitivity of medical data being transmitted makes security a significant concern in WBANs.

objectiveThis study explores the application of the Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)-based Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange (ECDH) algorithm to enhance security within WBANs.

methodThe study investigates the suitability of ECC for this context and evaluates the performance and security implications of implementing ECDH in WBANs.

resultsThe findings reveal that ECDH provides a robust and computationally efficient solution for secure key exchange in WBANs, addressing inherent vulnerabilities.

conclusionThe adoption of ECC-based ECDH is poised to bolster data confidentiality and integrity in WBANs, promoting trust and widespread use of these networks in healthcare applications. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge regarding security measures in WBANs and opens new avenues for the secure transmission of sensitive medical information.

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AlgorithmsComputer SecurityWireless TechnologyComputer Communication NetworksConfidentialityHumansMonitoring, AmbulatoryDiffie-Hellman key exchange (DHE)ECDHElliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)securityWireless Body Area Networks (WBANs)

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PMID38607776
PMCPMC11916939

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