TITLE:
Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection in Vehicular Networks (VANETs)
AUTHORS:
Bruno Macena, Celio Albuquerque, Raphael Machado
KEYWORDS:
Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs), Privacy and Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Pseudonymization Schemes, Internet of Vehicles (IoV)
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Internet of Things,
Vol.13 No.4,
October
30,
2023
ABSTRACT: As Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) become more
sophisticated, the importance of integrating data protection and cybersecurity
is increasingly evident. This paper offers a comprehensive investigation into
the challenges and solutions associated with the privacy implications within
VANETs, rooted in an intricate landscape of
cross-jurisdictional data protection regulations. Our examination underscores
the unique nature of VANETs, which, unlike other ad-hoc networks, demand
heightened security and privacy considerations due to their exposure to
sensitive data such as vehicle identifiers, routes, and more. Through a
rigorous exploration of pseudonymization schemes, with a notable emphasis on
the Density-based Location Privacy (DLP) method, we elucidate the potential to
mitigate and sometimes sidestep the heavy compliance burdens associated with
data protection laws. Furthermore, this paper illuminates the cybersecurity
vulnerabilities inherent to VANETs, proposing robust countermeasures, including
secure data transmission protocols. In synthesizing our findings, we advocate
for the proactive adoption of protective mechanisms to facilitate the broader
acceptance of VANET technology while concurrently addressing regulatory and
cybersecurity hurdles.