Bluetooth Security

Description

Bluetooth technology is becoming a popular way to furnish short-range wireless interconnectivity as an alternative to existing wire applications or as an enabling technology for new ones. With the number of Bluetooth-equipped consumer and industry devices rapidly increasing, it stands on the threshold of global deployment. This first of its kind book, from expert authors actively contributing to the evolution of Bluetooth, provides an overview and detailed description of all the security functions and features of this technology's latest core release.


Contents:

Preface

Part I: Bluetooth Security Basics

Introduction - Background. Bluetooth Basics. Security Basics.

Overview of Bluetooth Security Architecture - Purpose. Architecture. Security Modes.

Key Management - Pairing According to 1.1. Key Types. Usage., Link Protection , Key Data Bases.

Algorithms - Introduction to Crypto Algorithms. SAFER+. Bluetooth Encryption E0.

Broadcast Encryption - Overview. Key Size Negotiation. Switching to Broadcast Encryption.

Security Policies and Access Control - Security Manager Architecture.

Attacks, Weaknesses and Strengths - Eavesdropping. Impersonation. Man in the Middle Attacks. Key Storage. Unit Key. Location Tracking.

Part II: Bluetooth Security Enhancements

Introducing Anonymity - Overview, Inquiry and Paging. Modes.

Key Management Extensions - Improved Pairing. Higher Layer Key Exchange. Personal CA.

Security for Bluetooth Applications - Profiles.