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http://dx.doi.org/10.3745/KIPSTC.2011.18C.4.237

Optimal Handover Key Refresh Interval in 3GPP LTE/SAE Network  

Han, Chan-Kyu (성균관대학교 휴대폰학과)
Choi, Hyoung-Kee (성균관대학교 정보통신공학부)
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The KIPS Transactions:PartC / v.18C, no.4, 2011 , pp. 237-242 More about this Journal
Abstract
LTE/SAE has presented the handover key management to revoke the compromised keys and to isolate corrupted network devices. In this paper, we identify that the handover key management is vulnerable to so-called de-synchronization attacks, which is jeopardizing the forward secrecy of handover key management. We place an emphasis on periodic root key update to minimize the effect of the de-synchronization attacks. An optimal value for the root key update interval is suggested in order to minimize signaling load and ensure security of user traffic.
Keywords
3GPP; LTE Security; Handover Security; Optimization;
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