A Survey of Network Security in Mobile Ad-Hoc Network

Abstract

This paper describes the concept of ad hoc networking and the security issues faced by giving its background and presenting some of the security challenges that are faced by the mobile ad hoc network. Ad hoc wireless communication between devices is defined as a scheme, often referred to as ad hoc networking, which allows devices to establish communication,anytime and anywhere without the aid of a central infrastructure.Before the incorporation of technologies of bluetooth and wifi ,ad hoc networks was often associated with communication on combat fields due to which security in the system has become a major issue. Due to its vulnerable nature, the security threats that disrupts its development .To solve these issues the vulnerabilities in networks are analysed first .Then we discuss the security criteria and main attack types existing in ad hoc network .Finally we bring in the current security solutions for the mobile ad hoc network.