Security Challenges in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks: A Comprehensive Report

This report, authored by Ahmed Choudhary, provides a comprehensive overview of the security landscape within Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs). It begins by defining MANETs, highlighting their decentralized nature and susceptibility to various security attacks due to their wireless medium, distributed services, and dynamic topology. The report delves into the background of MANETs, exploring their characteristics, applications, and the associated security challenges. It identifies key threats like wormhole and black hole attacks. The research methodology includes a literature review, examining related work and the evolution of MANETs. The findings section details the inherent flaws and security issues, including vulnerabilities related to mobility and portability. The report also discusses countermeasures and potential future work in this critical area of network security. It concludes by summarizing the key findings and recommendations for addressing the identified security challenges within MANETs.