Distributed Algorithms for Attack Localization in All-Optical Networks

Author(s): Ruth Bergman , Muriel Médard, Serena Chan

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Date: 11 Mar 1998

Document Type: Presentations

Associated Event: NDSS Symposium 1998

Abstract:

All-Optical Networks provide ultra-fast data rates, but present a new set of challenges for network security. We present a new algorithm for attack localization in networks. The algorithm is distributed and requires only local infor- mation. The algorithm can localize attacks for a variety of network applications. This algorithm is particularly well suited to the requirements of All-Optical Networks because it provides fast, reliable response to attacks. In particular we apply it to two common forms of rapid optical network restoration: automatic protection switching and loopback.