Probabilistic Buckshot-Driven Cluster Head Identification and Accumulative Data Encryption in WSN

Abstract

Several nonterminal nodes in the ad-hoc sensor network architecture are involved in effectively communicating data. There are not enough nodes other than the terminals to process sensor data and send it between nodes. Because of this, the exchange of sensor data relies on devices capable of predicting events and responding quickly. Identifying the cluster head is essential to the network’s long-term viability and operational efficiency. This paper proposes a robust probabilistic buckshot approach to identify the appropriate nodes, and the smooth handover mechanism in the corresponding cycles is mechanized. The proposed model also employs a heuristic algorithm named HARIS to identify the best cluster head by analyzing the residual energy associated with each sensor node over multiple iterations. The data exchanged among the nodes is encrypted using a lightweight accumulative data encryption model to ensure the confidentiality of the data. The proposed model is evaluated using various statistical analysis metrics like node availability, computational delay, throughput, and network lifetime. The proposed model outperforms the existing energy-sensitive sensor network models by 20–23%.