Data Siphoning Through Advanced Persistent Transmission Attacks At The Physical Layer

Abstract: Data at the physical layer transmits via media such as copper cable, fiber optic, or wireless. Physical attack vectors exist that challenge data confidentiality and availability. Protocols and encryption standards help obfuscate but often cannot keep the data type and destination secure, with limited insight into confidentiality and integrity. We will investigate the feasibility of developing an awareness and integrity protocol to help mitigate physical side-channel attacks that lead to eavesdropping of data communication and denial-of-service. Keywords: data confidentiality, siphoning, eavesdropping, person-in-the-middle, denial-of-service, physical layer attacks, nation-states