Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention involves information routing in networks, and, more specifically, to defining a framework using swarm intelligence and utilization of the defined framework for routing information in the network, especially for cloud computing applications. In an embodiment, information about available information/services is pushed to network nodes using information packets (ants). Nodes requiring services send query packets (ants) and a node may send a response to a query ant when information is available. Ants may be forwarded throughout the network based on popularity of nodes, freshness of information/requests, routing table information, and requests or interest by consumer nodes captured in information routing table. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques to overlay ciphersuite negotiation on top of the mesh link establishment protocol without sacrificing security. Two cryptographic primitives may be utilized: (1) a message integrity code, which is denoted as mK, where K is an authentication key (mK may be utilized to detect forged messages); and (2) a cryptographic random number generator, which will be denoted as rng. The techniques may use rng to produce values that cannot be predicted by any polynomial time algorithm.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to negotiate parameters of a policy in establishment of a peer-to-peer link are described herein. In an embodiment, a security policy is negotiated in establishment of a peer-to-peer link in a wireless mesh network.

Abstract: Embodiments of an authorization server and method for securely reserving resources in a wireless network are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, access points reserve bandwidth thereon through the verification of reservation tokens received from the mobile station.

Abstract: A system and method for negotiating a pairwise master key (“PMK”) in wireless mesh networks. The system includes a plurality of mesh points that are configured to perform an abbreviated handshake protocol in negotiating a PMK and establishing a secure connection. The method for establishing a negotiated PMK is based on selecting a PMK before transmitting any data, and arranging available PMKs in a predetermined list so that a PMK can be negotiated in a limited number of exchanges.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to establish a secure peer-to-peer link in which the construction of a link authentication and key encryption keys are separated from the session encryption key are described herein. In an embodiment, a secure peer-to-peer link is established in a wireless mesh network.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to negotiate parameters of a policy in establishment of a peer-to-peer link are described herein. In an embodiment, a security policy is negotiated in establishment of a peer-to-peer link in a wireless mesh network.

Abstract: Techniques to overlay ciphersuite negotiation on top of the mesh link establishment protocol without sacrificing security. Two cryptographic primitives may be utilized: (1) a message integrity code, which is denoted as mK, where K is an authentication key (mK may be utilized to detect forged messages); and (2) a cryptographic random number generator, which will be denoted as rng. The techniques may use rng to produce values that cannot be predicted by any polynomial time algorithm.

Abstract: Embodiments of an authorization server and method for securely reserving resources in a wireless network are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, access points reserve bandwidth thereon through the verification of reservation tokens received from the mobile station.