A secure network access protocol (SNAP)

• Published in: Proceedings of the Eighth IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications. ISCC 2003 pp. 809 - 814 vol.2
• Main Authors: Al Shahri, A.F., Smith, D.G., Irvine, J.M.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 2003
• Subjects: Access control; Access protocols; Authentication; Availability; Computer network reliability; Computer networks; Computer security; Cryptography; Network servers; Telecommunication network reliability

Both the size, and the interconnectivity of computer networks are increasing tremendously. However, the possibility of an attack compromising the network is also increasing, making the network security critical. Strong authentication protocols are needed to restrict network access to only authorised...