SECURING WIRELESS BODY AREA NETWORKS: CASE STUDIES IN SECURITY AND PRIVACY

Abstract

Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) are a promising technology for healthcare applications, enabling continuous monitoring of vital signs and personalized services. However, the primary challenge is securing wireless communication between wearable devices and the monitoring unit. Threats include unauthorized access, data interception, and tampering. To counteract these threats, various security techniques such as encryption, authentication, and key management protocols are examined. Privacy-preserving techniques like data anonymization and secure data aggregation are presented as viable solutions. Secure data storage and access control are also discussed, with biometric-based authentication systems enhancing system security. Regulatory compliance and ethical considerations are also highlighted, with the need to adhere to healthcare data protection regulations like HIPAA. Wireless Biometric Networks (WBANs) are more vulnerable to hacking, such as identity theft and data tampering. Solutions like encryption, authentication, access control, and intrusion detection systems are proposed to address these challenges. Keywords Wireless Body Area Networks, Security Privacy, Encryption, Authentication, Access control, Intrusion detection, Case studies, Regulatory compliance, Ethical considerations, Healthcare data protection, Informed consent, Data ownership, Storage.