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[2602.13204] Hybrid Secure Routing in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETSs)
Summary
The paper presents the Hybrid Secure Routing Protocol (HSRP) for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs), addressing security challenges through a combination of trust-based and cryptographic strategies.
Why It Matters
As mobile ad-hoc networks are increasingly used in critical applications like military and disaster response, enhancing their security is vital. This study introduces HSRP, which improves routing efficiency and security, making it relevant for researchers and practitioners in networking and cybersecurity.
Key Takeaways
- HSRP combines proactive and reactive routing strategies for better adaptability.
- The protocol effectively mitigates common security threats like flooding and black hole attacks.
- Simulation results indicate improved throughput and reduced latency compared to traditional protocols.
- The study emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced security features in routing protocols.
- HSRP is applicable in critical areas such as military operations and disaster recovery.
Computer Science > Networking and Internet Architecture arXiv:2602.13204 (cs) [Submitted on 9 Jan 2026] Title:Hybrid Secure Routing in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETSs) Authors:Soundes Oumaima Boufaida, Abdemadjid Benmachiche, Majda Maatallah, Chaouki Chemam View a PDF of the paper titled Hybrid Secure Routing in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETSs), by Soundes Oumaima Boufaida and Abdemadjid Benmachiche and Majda Maatallah and Chaouki Chemam View PDF Abstract:Because wireless communication is dynamic and has inherent defects, routing algorithms are crucial in the quickly evolving field of mobile ad hoc networks, or MANETs This study looks at the many security problems that MANETs encounter. These problems, which pose major risks to network performance, include flooding, sinkholes, and black hole assaults to address these challenges. We introduce the Hybrid Secure Routing Protocol (HSRP), which enhances the security and robustness of routing operations by fusing trust-based tactics with cryptographic approaches. HSRP combines the strengths of both proactive and reactive routing strategies, enabling it to adapt dynamically to evolving network conditions while protecting against malicious activities. We use extensive simulations with Network Simulator (NS-2) and a thorough review of the literature to assess HSRP's performance under different attack scenarios. The results show that, in comparison to traditional protocols, HSRP increases throughput and decreases latency, hence impr...
