Publication
Extending Secure Military Tactical Networks
| datacite.subject.fos | Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Eletrotécnica, Eletrónica e Informática | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Chaves, Ricardo Jorge Fernandes | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Fernandes, Pedro Manuel Monteiro | |
| dc.contributor.author | Almeida,Daniel Sampaio dos Reis | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-18T14:42:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-18T14:42:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-05-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In modern military operations, secure communication and data exchange play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of military operations. This thesis presents a exploration of the feasibility of extending classified domains to lower tactical units, since the amount of information soldiers have access to is increasing. The study is structured into three key stages. An review of academic literature provides the foun dational understanding of secure communications and military networks, in order to comprehend what technologies exist and what can be done to improve network security. After this, a fieldwork was con ducted to gather real-world insights and requirements essential for the extension of classified domains to lower tactical units. This process involves direct engagement with military personnel and command structures. Finally, a tactical network emulation is employed to simulate the conditions and constraints of operational military networks. This allows for a practical assessment of the potential for integrating encryption and secure channels within bandwidth-constrained tactical networks using cipher machines. The results of the emulation reveal that while the addition of encryption is indeed possible, it is essential to recognize the inherent limitations of these networks. As we descend through the network hierarchy, the need for lightweight encryption becomes increasingly pronounced. The thesis also outlines potential avenues for future research, including the implementation of en cryption protocols and automatic key sharing in tactical military networks. | por |
| dc.identifier.tid | 203574192 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/59856 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.rights.uri | N/A | |
| dc.subject | Military Communications | |
| dc.subject | Secure networks | |
| dc.subject | Cipher machines | |
| dc.title | Extending Secure Military Tactical Networks | por |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Academia Militar | |
| thesis.degree.name | Mestrado em Engenharia Eletrotécnica Militar |