Low-Cost Manufacturing, Usability, and Security: An Analysis of Bluetooth Simple Pairing and Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Abstract. Bluetooth Simple Pairing and Wi-Fi Protected Setup specify mechanisms for exchanging authentication credentials in wireless networks. Both Simple Pairing and Protected Setup support multiple setup mechanisms, which increases security risks and hurts the user experience. To improve the security and usability of these specifications, we suggest defining a common baseline for hardware features and a consistent, interoperable user experience across devices.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: FC
• Authors: Cynthia Kuo, Jesse Walker, Adrian Perrig
• Keywords: Bluetooth Simple Pairing, FC 2007, Setup Specify Mechanisms, Simple Pairing