Physical Layer Covert Communication in B5G Wireless Networks-its Research, Applications, and Challenges

• Published in: Proceedings of the IEEE Vol. 112; no. 1; pp. 47 - 82
• Main Authors: Jiang, Yu'e, Wang, Liangmin, Chen, Hsiao-Hwa, Shen, Xuemin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.01.2024; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: 5G mobile communication; Communication; Communication security; Communication system security; Communications technology; covert communications; Cryptography; Encoding; jammer-/relay-aided communications; multiantenna; Physical layer; Research and development; Security; Security systems; Steganography; Telecommunication services; Transmitters; Wireless communications; Wireless networks

Physical layer covert communication is a crucial secure communication technology that enables a transmitter to convey information covertly to a recipient without being detected by adversaries. Unlike typical cryptography and physical layer security systems that concentrate on protecting the sent sig...