Archana Sachindeo Maurya
Biography
Archana had received her Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Barabanki, UP, India (2024). She has more than 10 years of academics experience. As a Co-investigator, she is a part of research grants of UPCST project of Rupees 14 lakhs. Her research areas are machine learning, artificial intelligence and natural language processing. She has authored/co-authored more than 15 research papers. Currently she is working as an Assistant Professor at Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Barabanki, UP, India
Research Interest
she is a part of research grants of UPCST project of Rupees 14 lakhs. Her research areas are machine learning, artificial intelligence and natural language processing. She has authored/co-authored more than 15 research papers
Abstract
Securing the Skies: A Cybersecurity Perspective on FANETs
Flying Ad Hoc Networks (FANETs) represent a rapidly evolving field in wireless communications, leveraging Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to enable dynamic, airborne networking capabilities. While FANETs offer significant advantages in applications such as disaster response, surveillance, and military operations, they also introduce unique cyber security challenges due to their high mobility, decentralized architecture, and reliance on wireless communication channels. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of cyber security concerns specific to FANETs, including threats such as jamming, spoofing, eavesdropping, denial-of-service (DoS), and man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. It also explores the vulnerabilities across different protocol layers and proposes mitigation strategies including encryption, authentication mechanisms, intrusion detection systems, and secure routing protocols. Furthermore, the chapter discusses emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI-driven anomaly detection as potential solutions for enhancing FANET resilience. By addressing both current challenges and future directions, this chapter aims to contribute toward building more robust and secure FANET architectures.
