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

: 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.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2011
• Where: FI
• Authors: Oliver Hanka, Michael Eichhorn, Martin Pfannenstein, Jörg Eberspächer, Eckehard G. Steinbach
• Keywords: FI 2011, Generation Internet Architecture, Mapping Infrastructure, Public Key Infrastructure