Detecting rogue DHCP and man-in-the-middle controllers in local area networks

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dc.contributor.authorDr Ozianyi, Vitalis
dc.date.accessioned2020-08-04T12:23:42Z
dc.date.available2020-08-04T12:23:42Z
dc.date.issued2019-08-27
dc.descriptionResearch Brown Bag Presentationsen_US
dc.description.abstractComputer Local Area Networks (LAN) provide the point of attachment for end users of network services. Users connect various devices, like desktop computers, laptops, smartphones and TVs to fixed Ethernet or Wireless LAN (WLAN) networks. The dependence on LAN for connecting to the Internet creates a potential avenue for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the protocols used by these networks and their support systems, like Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), to target the users. Because these networks are designed to be used by communities of trusted users, there are few options for identifying and blocking dangerous and rogue users. Hence, legitimate users are exposed to social engineering and other attacks when using these networks. Rogue DHCP servers and Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) controllers can be installed in both LAN and WLAN environments and be used to direct users to rogue Domain Naming System (DNS) servers. Victims of these attacks may be sent to falsified websites when they request services that require name resolution by DNS. In this paper, we propose mechanisms for detecting rogue DHCP servers and MITM controllers in LAN and WLAN environments. The proposed solution exploits the use of broadcast messages by attackers, who ironically exploit the broadcast nature of target protocols used by DHCP and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). We propose a solution that limits the effectiveness of these attacks.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipStrathmore University, Faculty of Information Technologyen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11071/8339
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherStrathmore Universityen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries;BB2019.E32
dc.subjectNetworkingen_US
dc.subjectLANen_US
dc.subjectHackingen_US
dc.titleDetecting rogue DHCP and man-in-the-middle controllers in local area networksen_US
dc.typePresentationen_US
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