Software-Defined Network-Based Vehicular Networks: Fundamentals, Architectures and Security Issues

Mariyam Ouaissa; Mariya Ouaissa; Meriem Houmer; Hanane Lamaazi; Sarah El Himer; Zakaria Boulouard

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-94620-2_35

Software-Defined Network-Based Vehicular Networks: Fundamentals, Architectures and Security Issues

Mariyam Ouaissa
, Mariya Ouaissa
, Meriem Houmer
, Hanane Lamaazi
, Sarah El Himer
, Zakaria Boulouard

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Abstract

In recent years, the field of networking has been marked by the emergence of a new technology that seems poised to revolutionize our infrastructures. Software-Defined Networks (SDN) introduce a novel networking paradigm characterized by a distinct architectural philosophy. This evolution in network infrastructure streamlines equipment and fosters independence among devices. Rather than denoting a specific solution or product, SDN encompasses a collection of innovative technologies designed to facilitate centralized management of network resources, enhance programmability and orchestration, and enable virtualization. SDN has emerged as a critical technology for overseeing large-scale networks, including vehicular networks. Its foundation lies in the physical separation of the control plane from the data plane, allowing for logically centralized control and intelligence through a software controller. Recently, several studies have shown that integrating the SDN paradigm into Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) provides flexibility, programmability, and better scalability support. This paper presents a thorough review of security issues for SDN-based vehicular VANETs, offering a detailed analysis of architectural considerations and security services across different network layers, while also highlighting emerging research challenges for future investigation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 24 - Transforming Industries
Subtitle of host publication	Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things
Editors	Celestine Iwendi, Zakaria Boulouard, Natalia Kryvinska
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	398-407
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9783031946196
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-94620-2_35
Publication status	Published - 2025
Externally published	Yes
Event	4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 2024 - Marrakech, Morocco Duration: Nov 29 2024 → Nov 30 2024

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume	1312 LNNS
ISSN (Print)	2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)	2367-3389

Conference

Conference	4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 2024
Country/Territory	Morocco
City	Marrakech
Period	11/29/24 → 11/30/24

Keywords

RSU
SDN
SDN Controller
SDVN
Security
VANET

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Control and Systems Engineering
Signal Processing
Computer Networks and Communications

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Ouaissa, M., Ouaissa, M., Houmer, M., Lamaazi, H., Himer, S. E., & Boulouard, Z. (2025). Software-Defined Network-Based Vehicular Networks: Fundamentals, Architectures and Security Issues. In C. Iwendi, Z. Boulouard, & N. Kryvinska (Eds.), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 24 - Transforming Industries: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (pp. 398-407). (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1312 LNNS). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-94620-2_35

Software-Defined Network-Based Vehicular Networks: Fundamentals, Architectures and Security Issues. / Ouaissa, Mariyam; Ouaissa, Mariya; Houmer, Meriem et al.
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 24 - Transforming Industries: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. ed. / Celestine Iwendi; Zakaria Boulouard; Natalia Kryvinska. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025. p. 398-407 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1312 LNNS).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Ouaissa, M, Ouaissa, M, Houmer, M, Lamaazi, H, Himer, SE & Boulouard, Z 2025, Software-Defined Network-Based Vehicular Networks: Fundamentals, Architectures and Security Issues. in C Iwendi, Z Boulouard & N Kryvinska (eds), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 24 - Transforming Industries: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1312 LNNS, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, pp. 398-407, 4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 2024, Marrakech, Morocco, 11/29/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-94620-2_35

Ouaissa M, Ouaissa M, Houmer M, Lamaazi H, Himer SE, Boulouard Z. Software-Defined Network-Based Vehicular Networks: Fundamentals, Architectures and Security Issues. In Iwendi C, Boulouard Z, Kryvinska N, editors, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 24 - Transforming Industries: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. 2025. p. 398-407. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-94620-2_35

Ouaissa, Mariyam ; Ouaissa, Mariya ; Houmer, Meriem et al. / Software-Defined Network-Based Vehicular Networks : Fundamentals, Architectures and Security Issues. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Communication Technology and Computer Engineering, ICACTCE 24 - Transforming Industries: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. editor / Celestine Iwendi ; Zakaria Boulouard ; Natalia Kryvinska. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025. pp. 398-407 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).

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