Secrecy performance of α − κ − µ shadowed fading channel

In this paper, the physical layer security aspects of a wireless framework over α − κ − µ shadowed (AKMS) fading channel are examined by acquiring closed-form novel expressions of average secrecy capacity, secure outage probability (SOP), and strictly positive secrecy capacity. The lower bound of SOP is derived along with the asymptotic expression of SOP at the high signal-to-noise ratio regime in order to achieve secrecy diversity gain. Capitalizing on these expressions, the consequences due to the simultaneous occurrence of fading and shadowing are quantified. Finally, Monte-Carlo simulations are demonstrated to assess the correctness of the expressions

Enhancing security of TAS/MRC-based mixed RF-UOWC system with induced underwater turbulence effect

Post commercial deployment of fifth-generation (5G) technologies, the consideration of sixth-generation (6G) networks is drawing remarkable attention from research communities. Researchers suggest that similar to 5G, 6G technology must be human-centric where high secrecy together with high data rate will be the key features. These challenges can be easily overcome utilizing PHY security techniques over high-frequency free-space or underwater optical wireless communication (UOWC) technologies. But in long-distance communication, turbulence components drastically affect the optical signals, leading to the invention of the combination of radio-frequency (RF) links with optical links. This article deals with the secrecy performance analysis of a mixed RF-UOWC system where an eavesdropper tries to intercept RF communications. RF and optical links undergo η−μ and mixture exponential generalized Gamma distributions, respectively. To keep pace with the high data rate of the optical technologies, we exploit the antenna selection scheme at the source and maximal ratio combining diversity at the relay and eavesdropper, while the eavesdropper is unaware of the antenna selection scheme. We derive closed-form expressions of average secrecy capacity, secrecy outage probability, and probability of strictly positive secrecy capacity to demonstrate the impacts of the system parameters on the secrecy behavior. Finally, the expressions are corroborated via Monte Carlo simulations

Effects of co-channel interference on RIS empowered wireless networks amid multiple eavesdropping attempts

In this study, the secrecy performance of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)-aided wireless networks in the existence of multiple interferers towards the destination is investigated. In particular, three critical issues in the design of secure RIS-assisted networks are examined: effects of interferers, operation of multiple eavesdroppers (colluding and non-colluding), and benefit of RISs. To examine their effects, the analytical expressions of secrecy outage probability are derived in a closed form. Additionally, asymptotic analyses at a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) regime are provided. Finally, the analytical results are validated through numerical simulations