Penetration Testing of Enet Protocol Implementation in Online Games

Singh, Arjun Vijaypal (2023) Penetration Testing of Enet Protocol Implementation in Online Games. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

With the increasing popularity of multiplayer online games, efficient and effective networking methods are now required to make sure that group games run smoothly. The ENet protocol's reliability and performance advantages have led to its widespread adoption as the preferred network communication method in online gaming. The use of the ENet protocol in gaming systems can introduce security vulnerabilities that threaten user data, game integrity, and network security. This research investigates in depth the security vulnerabilities of the ENet protocol implementation in online games. It evaluates the security posture of games using the ENet protocol and identify potential vulnerabilities by performing the extensive penetration testing techniques that could be exploited by malicious actors. Data transmission, network protocols, encryption mechanisms, input validation, and server-side security measures have been analysed as part of the study.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Sahni, Vikas UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Game Penetration Testing; Enet Protocol Security; Risk Assessment
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > Games and Amusements > Online Games
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Tamara Malone
Date Deposited:	10 Jan 2025 15:40
Last Modified:	10 Jan 2025 15:40
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7301

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