The following list is an overview of the security key exchange process:
- A unique Pairwise Master Key (PMK) and Pairwise Transient Key (PTK) is established between Device and Border Router
- A PTK is used to securely install a GTK (Group Transient Key) to individual devices
- A GTK is used by devices to encrypt MAC payload packets using AES-128 CCM* as defined in IEEE 802.15.4
- Network management defines the lifetime for different keys and performs key management
- Lifetime of PMK, PTK , and GTK are typically in descending order (default value: 4, 2 and 1 month respectively)
This stack release supports default certificates (compiled into code for field trials).