Data Security-Based Routing in MANETs Using Key Management Mechanism

Multicast standalone networks are inclusive of wireless nodes that are portable and can operate without framework. Nodes in an MANET can communicate freely and dynamically with one another. Unfortunately, malicious nodes are vulnerable to serious security flaws that are challenging to counter with the current mechanisms in place today. Multiple secure routing methods were established as a consequence to increase MANET cybersecurity. An effective and protected route system based on team clue management is proposed in this study. Asymmetric key cryptography is employed, with two specialised nodes known as the distribution key and the calculator key. These are the two devices that keep track of the hidden clue production, corroboration, and distribution. While there is an outcome, no further calculations are required by the other nodes to create the private keys. In accordance with power use and acceptance, nodes are picked at different levels. Every vertex in the technique must produce and distribute its own secret clue, resulting in greater energy distribution. A safety violation should also happen if any vertex is hacked. When nodes besides the DK and CK are compromised, the security of the complete connection is not threatened. Extensive tests are carried out while taking into account the current and suggested methods. According to performance evaluations, the suggested procedure performs better than competing methods. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.