Secure Wireless Body Area Networks for Healthcare: An Overview

Wireless body area networks (WBANs) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential applications in healthcare and biomedical research. However, the implementation of WBANs poses several challenges, particularly regarding security, privacy, and physical security. This survey paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current research and development in WBANs, focusing on the security concerns and solutions. The paper evaluates various techniques and methods, such as encryption, authentication, and physical security measures, for ensuring secure communication and data privacy in WBANs. Additionally, the paper presents several novel solutions proposed in recent research works and compares their performance with existing techniques. The survey paper contributes to the advancement of research in the field by highlighting the major challenges and possible solutions, aiding the development of more practical and effective security measures in WBANs. The findings of this survey paper will benefit researchers and practitioners working in the area of wireless biomedical sensor networks, aiming to ensure secure and reliable communication in healthcare systems.