A Survey on Conventional and Secure Routing Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks

Wireless sensor networks are one of the emerging fields. This has been supported by advanced technologies and smart sensor nodes that are cost-effective and easily deployable. Our survey is concentrated on conventional routing techniques and security routing protocols in WSNs. The review provides the knowledge about different routing protocols in terms of energy efficiency, location awareness, and security. This paper aims to help the researchers entering into the field of wireless sensor networks by providing the complete understanding of the recent developments.