Key Establishment Protocols for Secure Mobile Communications: A Selective Survey

We analyse several well-known key establishment protocols for mobile communications. The protocols are examined with respect to their security and suitability in mobile environments. In a number of cases weaknesses are pointed out, and in many cases refinements are suggested, either to improve the efficiency or to allow simplified security analysis.

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