Security Enhancement of User Authentication Scheme Using IVEF in Vessel Traffic Service System

Vessel Traffic System (VTS) is an important marine traffic monitoring system which is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of navigation and the protection of the marine environment. And the demand of Inter-VTS networking has been increased for realization of e-Navigation as shore side collaboration for maritime safety. And IVEF (Inter-VTS Data Exchange Format) for Inter-VTS network has become a hot research topic of VTS system. Currently, the IVEF developed by the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) does not include any highly trusted certification technology for the connectors. However, the vessel traffic information requires high security since it is highly protected by the countries. Therefore, this study suggests the certification system to increase the security of the VTS systems using the main certification server and IVEF.