Key Generation for Internet of Things: A Contemporary Survey

Abstract

Key generation is a promising technique to bootstrap secure communications for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices that have no prior knowledge between each other. In the past few years, a variety of key generation protocols and systems have been proposed. In this survey, we review and categorise recent key generation systems based on a novel taxonomy. Then, we provide both quantitative and qualitative comparisons of existing approaches. We also discuss the security vulnerabilities of key generation schemes and possible countermeasures. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and point out several potential research directions. CCS Concepts: • Computer systems organization → Sensors and actuators; • Human-centered computing → Ubiquitous and mobile devices; • Security and privacy → Network security.