Home Network Device Authentication: Device Authentication Framework and Device Certificate Profile

Abstract

As home devices have various functions and have improved computing power and networking ability, home device authentication has become increasingly important for improving the security of home network users. Moreover, device authentication supplies user convenience for the home network service user because it can replace the user authentication required for the used home network service. In addition, the safety of the home network can be strengthened if device authentication is considered in addition to the authentication and access control for the home network user. In this paper, we describe home device authentication, which is a basic and essential element of home network security. We propose a home device authentication framework, home device registration, method of issuing certificates and a home device certificate profile. Our home device certificate profile is based on the Internet X.509 certificate. In short, our device authentication concept can offer convenience and security to users of a home network service.