Security issues in self-organized ad-hoc networks (MANET, VANET, and FANET): A survey

Abstract

Self-organized AdHoc networks have become one of the most interested and studied domains, especially with the rapid development of communication technologies and electronic devices. These networks regroup wireless and self-configuring nodes that communicate independently without a fixed infrastructure. Many applications operate with the AdHoc network due to its rapid deployment and low costs. Security in AdHoc networks is a crucial aspect that protects the exchanges between users and improves network performances. In this paper, a presentation of three AdHoc networks: MANET (Mobile AdHoc Network), VANET (Vehicle AdHoc Network), and FANET (Flaying AdHoc Network) is performed with the focus on their security issues. The paper blends the security requirements and the different attacks faced to the three reviewed networks.