In this correspondence, the physical layer security of wireless systems under generalized α-κ-μ and α-η-μ fading with arbitrary fading parameters is analyzed in terms of the secrecy outage probability (SOP). To this end, novel analytical expressions for the lower bound of the SOP are derived. Moreover, an asymptotic secrecy analysis is investigated for each corresponding SOP to get the secrecy diversity gain. Monte Carlo simulations are provided to assess the accuracy of the proposed analytical framework.
Physical Layer Security Over α - κ - μ and α - η - μ Fading Channels
In this correspondence, the physical layer security of wireless systems under generalized α-κ-μ and α-η-μ fading with arbitrary fading parameters is analyzed in terms of the secrecy outage probability (SOP). To this end, novel analytical expressions for the lower bound of the SOP are derived. Moreover, an asymptotic secrecy analysis is investigated for each corresponding SOP to get the secrecy diversity gain. Monte Carlo simulations are provided to assess the accuracy of the proposed analytical framework.
In this paper, the physical layer security aspects of a wireless framework over α−κ−μ shadowed (AKMS) fading channel are examined by acquiring closed-form novel expressions of average secrecy capacity, secure outage probability (SOP), and strictly positive secrecy capacity. The lower bound of SOP is derived along with the asymptotic expression of SOP at the high signal-to-noise ratio regime in order to achieve secrecy diversity gain. Capitalizing on these expressions, the consequences due to the simultaneous occurrence of fading and shadowing are quantified. Finally, Monte-Carlo simulations are demonstrated to assess the correctness of the expressions.
In this paper, we consider the secure data transmission over α-η-κ-μ fading channels, which are recently proposed to encompass nearly all the well-known statistical models adopted in the literature. In particular, we address the secrecy performance in terms of the average secrecy capacity (ASC) and the secrecy outage probability (SOP), for which novel analytical expressions are derived. Simulation results verify the analysis and demonstrate the impact of the physical parameters on the secrecy performance of this new channel fading model.
Abstract Physical layer security is a feasible solution to improve wireless communication secrecy against eavesdropping threats. Within this framework, this work examines the secrecy performance of a wireless link subjected to eavesdropping over generalized composite fading environments, specifically using the α-η-µ/Lognormal and α-κ-µ/Lognormal distributions. Closed-form results are derived for key secrecy performance metrics, including the average secrecy capacity (ASC), a lower bound on the secrecy outage probability SOPL, and the probability of strictly positive secrecy capacity (SPSC). Additionally, asymptotic analyses of ASC, SOPL, and SPSC are presented in the high-SNR regime to yield simplified insights into system behavior. The analysis accommodates arbitrary and independent fading conditions for the main and eavesdropper channels, thereby enabling a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of various channel parameters. Ultimately, all analytical outcomes are corroborated using comprehensive Monte Carlo simulations, affirming their precision and relevance.
In this paper, the performance for physical-layer (PHY) security of a wireless communication system in mixed α-μ and κ-μ fading channels is analyzed. The system under consideration consists of a transmitter and a legitimate receiver in the presence of an eavesdropper, wherein the main channel is subject to α -μ fading while the wiretap channel undergoes κ-μ fading. We assume that the legitimate users and the eavesdropper are equipped with a single antenna. We derive a novel analytical expression for the lower bound of secure outage probability (SOP). Next, we investigate the asymptotic behavior of the SOP for high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the main channel. Finally, we provide Monte-Carlo simulations to verify our proposed analytical framework.
In this paper, we investigate the physical-layer (PHY) security problem of a wireless communication system over mixed generalized fading channels. We consider the transmission of confidential information between a transmitter and a legitimate receiver over an α-μ fading channel in the presence of an eavesdropper who is subject to κ-μ fading. Both the α-μ and κ-μ distributions have been considered in the literature to model the generalized small-scale fading and such a mixed fading propagation environment can be encountered in practical systems where one channel is described for its non-linearity and clustering properties whereas the other has a line-of-sight (LOS) component. In particular, novel analytical expressions for the exact and asymptotic average secrecy capacity (ASC) are derived. Finally, Monte-Carlo simulations are performed to assess the accuracy of the proposed mathematical analysis.
In this paper, the physical layer security over the M-distributed fading channel is investigated. Initially, an exact expression of secrecy outage probability (SOP) is derived, which has an integral term. To get a closed-form expression, a lower bound of SOP is obtained. After that, the exact expression for the probability of strictly positive secrecy capacity (SPSC) is derived, which is in closed-form. Finally, an exact expression of ergodic secrecy capacity (ESC) is derived, which has two integral terms. To reduce its computational complexity, a closed-from expression for the lower bound of ESC is obtained. As special cases of M-distributed fading channels, the secure performance of the K, exponential, and Gamma-Gamma fading channels are also derived, respectively. Numerical results show that all theoretical results match well with Monte-Carlo simulation results. Specifically, when the average signal-to-noise ratio of main channel is larger than 40 dB, the relative errors for the lower bound of SOP, the probability of SPSC, and the lower bound of ESC are less than 1.936%, 6.753%, and 1.845%, respectively. This indicates that the derived theoretical expressions can be directly used to evaluate system performance without time-consuming simulations. Moreover, the derived results regarding parameters that influence the secrecy performance will enable system designers to quickly determine the optimal available parameter choices when facing different security risks.