Design of ECC-based secure communication protocols over discrete mathematical structures for 6G WSNs
Sushamasushama.tanwar@jaipur.manipal.eduDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringManipal University JaipurJaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile → , Shuchita Vaidyashuchitavaidya@gmail.comDepartment of Online and Digital LearningSymbiosis International (Deemed University)Pune, Maharashtra, 412115, IndiaView full profile → , Ashok Kumar Sainiashok.saini@jaipur.manipal.eduDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringManipal University JaipurJaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile → , Madan Lal Sainimadan.e13485@cumail.inDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringApex Institute of Technology (AIT)Chandigarh UniversityMohali, Punjab, 140413, IndiaView full profile → , Jyoti Yadavjyotiyadav726@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringSchool of Engineering & TechnologyK. R. Mangalam UniversityGurugram, Haryana, 122103, IndiaView full profile → , *Prashant VatsCorresponding authorprashant.vats@jaipur.manipal.eduDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringManipal University JaipurJaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile →
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- Received:
- 01 Jan 2026
- Published Online:
- 14 Aug 2026
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JDMSC-2700
- Pages:
- 3159–3166
Abstract
This paper presents the design of an ECC-based secure communication protocol built on discrete mathematical structures for 6G Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). The framework leverages optimized elliptic curve operations over finite fields to enable lightweight encryption, secure key exchange, and reliable authentication in resource-constrained environments. By utilizing the hardness of the Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithm Problem (ECDLP), the proposed protocol ensures strong confidentiality, integrity, and forward secrecy. The design focuses on reducing computational overhead, communication cost, and energy consumption, making it suitable for large-scale sensor deployments. The protocol supports scalable and efficient security mechanisms, addressing the challenges of massive connectivity, low latency, and heterogeneous devices in emerging 6G networks.
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