Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active Warden
Covert channels exploit existing network resources, such as packet headers and timing information, to transfer information in ways not originally intended for communication, making them undetectable by conventional methods. This poses significant security risks, as these channels can be used malicio...
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| author | Uttarwar Vrushali Uday Dakhane Dhananjay M. |
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| description | Covert channels exploit existing network resources, such as packet headers and timing information, to transfer information in ways not originally intended for communication, making them undetectable by conventional methods. This poses significant security risks, as these channels can be used maliciously despite stringent security measures like firewalls. Hence, there is a critical need for a generalized mechanism capable of blindly detecting covert communications within network traffic. We have developed a framework to evaluate covert timing channels and conducted experiments with an active warden. Our findings indicate that the active warden effectively prevents covert timing communication, demonstrating the framework's potential for enhancing network security. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c8551cb954b54ffe80a5acf4e74a68132025-08-20T03:22:11ZengEDP SciencesEPJ Web of Conferences2100-014X2025-01-013280104910.1051/epjconf/202532801049epjconf_icetsf2025_01049Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active WardenUttarwar Vrushali Uday0Dakhane Dhananjay M.1Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Department of Computer Engineering, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be UniversityRamrao Adik Institute of Technology, Department of Computer Engineering, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be UniversityCovert channels exploit existing network resources, such as packet headers and timing information, to transfer information in ways not originally intended for communication, making them undetectable by conventional methods. This poses significant security risks, as these channels can be used maliciously despite stringent security measures like firewalls. Hence, there is a critical need for a generalized mechanism capable of blindly detecting covert communications within network traffic. We have developed a framework to evaluate covert timing channels and conducted experiments with an active warden. Our findings indicate that the active warden effectively prevents covert timing communication, demonstrating the framework's potential for enhancing network security.https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2025/13/epjconf_icetsf2025_01049.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Uttarwar Vrushali Uday Dakhane Dhananjay M. Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active Warden EPJ Web of Conferences |
| title | Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active Warden |
| title_full | Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active Warden |
| title_fullStr | Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active Warden |
| title_full_unstemmed | Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active Warden |
| title_short | Delay Normalization Technique to Disrupt Covert Timing Channels Using Active Warden |
| title_sort | delay normalization technique to disrupt covert timing channels using active warden |
| url | https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2025/13/epjconf_icetsf2025_01049.pdf |
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