Synonyms
Secure first connect
Related Concepts
Device Authentication; Diffie–Hellman Key Agreement; Hash Functions; Man-in-the-Middle Attack; Message Authentication Protocols
Definition
Secure device pairing is the process of bootstrapping a secure communication channel between two previously unassociated electronic devices communicating over some insecure channel.
Background
The proliferation of portable electronic devices (e.g., personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptops, cell phones) has brought up numerous opportunities for communication from anywhere and at anytime. These devices are equipped with wireless communication capabilities and communicate with each other in an ad-hoc manner, i.e., communication can be setup without the help from any third party. Example applications include the use of Bluetooth to transfer data between two cell phones, associating a cell phone with the audio system in a car to make quick phone calls when driving, and using WiFi to associate a personal...
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Li, M., Lou, W., Ren, K. (2011). Secure Device Pairing. In: van Tilborg, H.C.A., Jajodia, S. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cryptography and Security. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5906-5_53
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