A Distributed Public Key Infrastructure Based on Threshold Cryptography for the HiiMap Next Generation Internet Architecture

Future Internet

Oliver Hanka²  Michael Eichhorn¹  Martin Pfannenstein¹  Jörg Ebersp์her² 

[1] Institute for Media Technology, Technische Universität München, 80333 Munich, Germany; E-Mails:;Institute for Communication Networks, Technische Universität München, 80333 Munich, Germany; E-Mail:

关键词: NGI;    security;    HiiMap;    PKI;    locator/identifier-split;    Threshold Cryptography;   

DOI  :  10.3390/fi3010014

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In this article, a security extension for the HiiMap Next Generation Internet Architecture is presented. We regard a public key infrastructure which is integrated into the mapping infrastructure of the locator/identifier-split addressing scheme. The security approach is based on Threshold Cryptography which enables a sharing of keys among the mapping servers. Hence, a more trustworthy and fair approach for a Next Generation Internet Architecture as compared to the state of the art approach is fostered. Additionally, we give an evaluation based on IETF AAA recommendations for security-related systems.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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