A Hybrid Secure Spectrum Allocation Framework for Space-division Multiplexing Elastic Optical Networks
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: As space-division multiplexing (SDM) emerges as a transformative technology in elastic optical networks (EONs), ensuring secure and efficient spectrum allocation becomes increasingly critical. This paper proposes a hybrid secure spectrum allocation framework that combines cryptographic authentication, game-theoretic modeling, and heuristic optimization to enhance both performance and protection in SDM-enabled EONs. The proposed framework dynamically allocates spectrum resources while mitigating risks such as eavesdropping, jamming, and denial-of-service attacks. Simulation results on standard network topologies demonstrate the framework’s ability to maintain high spectral efficiency, minimize blocking probability, and resist common security threats. This research contributes a novel intersection of physical-layer security and resource management in next-generation optical networks.
Author: Prof. Daniel M. Hughes
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411892201