Survey on Physical Layer Security for 5G Wireless Networks

Physical layer security is a promising approach that can benefit traditional encryption methods. The idea of physical layer security is to take advantage of the features of the propagation medium and its impairments to ensure secure communication in the physical layer. This work introduces a compreh...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2020-06
Main Authors: Vega Sánchez, José David, Urquiza-Aguiar, Luis, Paredes Paredes, Martha Cecilia, Moya Osorio, Diana Pamela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Encryption
Information theory
Millimeter waves
Secrecy aspects
Wireless networks
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Summary:Physical layer security is a promising approach that can benefit traditional encryption methods. The idea of physical layer security is to take advantage of the features of the propagation medium and its impairments to ensure secure communication in the physical layer. This work introduces a comprehensive review of the main information-theoretic metrics used to measure the secrecy performance in physical layer security. Furthermore, a theoretical framework related to the most commonly used physical layer security techniques to improve the secrecy performance is provided. Finally, our work surveys physical layer security research over several enabling 5G technologies, such as massive multiple-input multiple-output, millimeter-wave communications, heterogeneous networks, non-orthogonal multiple access, and full-duplex. Also, we include the key concepts of each of the aforementioned technologies. Future fields of research and technical challenges of physical layer security are also identified.
ISSN:2331-8422