31 October 2004 12:30-15:00
Wireless Security
Dr. Paul Kolodzy, Stevens Institute of Technology 

Abstract
The advent of mobile networking, commercially leveraged devices, software and cognitive radio systems is forcing a new look at the methodology applied to wireless security. Sensor networks, MANETs, mobile gateways, and other advanced system designs are stressing our current understanding of the threat environment. This tutorial addresses this new world in three parts: 1) the new data/voice communications paradigms and their impact to military communications; 2) the advent of new threat strategies that must be addressed for robust communications; and 3) a proposed methodology to address these new systems and threats for assured and secure communications.

Biography

Director of the Center for Wireless Network Security (WiNSeC) at Stevens Institute of Technology. WiNSeC is developing techniques for secure, interoperable wireless operations for consumer, commercial, financial, defense, and public safety applications under duress and within complex environments. Formerly the Senior Spectrum Policy Advisor at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Director of Spectrum Policy Task Force charged with developing the next generation spectrum policy during 2002. Prior to the FCC, a Program Manager at the Defense Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) in the Advanced Technology Office managing R&D communications and Electronic Warfare programs to develop generation-after-next capabilities. He was formerly the Director of Signal Processing and Strategic Initiatives at Sanders, A Lockheed Martin Company. He began his career as a Group Leader/Staff Member at MIT Lincoln Laboratory during 1985-1996 in the area of Optical Systems for Laser Radars, Signal Processing, and Target Recognition for Acoustics, RF (SAR), and Optical signatures.