18446408. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURITY OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURITY OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Benoist Pierre Sebire of Tokyo (JP)
Peter Schneider of Holzkirchen (DE)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURITY OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18446408 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURITY OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes methods and apparatus for securing wireless communication between two devices by ciphering a fixed part of a MAC PDU at the MAC layer.
- The method involves ciphering a fixed part of a MAC PDU at the MAC layer for wireless communication.
- The fixed part of the MAC PDU includes at least one MAC control element or at least one header of radio protocol.
Potential Applications
- Secure wireless communication between devices
- Enhanced data privacy and confidentiality in wireless networks
Problems Solved
- Vulnerability of wireless communication to unauthorized access
- Potential interception of sensitive data during transmission
Benefits
- Improved security of wireless communication
- Protection of data integrity and confidentiality
- Enhanced privacy for users of wireless networks
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for security of a wireless communication between a communication device and a counterpart communication device. A method performed at the communication device comprises, ciphering a fixed part of a medium access control (MAC) protocol data unit (PDU) at MAC layer for the wireless communication. The fixed part of the MAC PDU comprises at least one of the following fields: at least one MAC control element, or at least one header of radio protocol in the MAC PDU.
