| Vehicular Platoon Systems with Visible Light Communication: A Comprehensive Analysis of Architecture, Security Threats, and Research Challenges |
| Paper ID : 1093-ICEEM2025 |
| Authors |
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Bassem adel elghorab *, Said mohammed abdelaty, fathi sayed abd elsamee, mohammed samy arafa Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University Menouf, Egypt |
| Abstract |
| Visible Light Communication (VLC) has emerged as a highly promising complementary technology to traditional Radio Frequency (RF) in modern vehicular networks, offering enhaanced physical-layer security, minimal electromagnetic interference, and immunity to RF spectrum congestion. These technical advantages make VLC particularly suitable for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication within vehicular platoon systems – innovative frameworks that enhance traffic safety, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability through coordinated autonomous driving. However, the optical-wireless nature of VLC introduces unique and complex cyber-physical attack surfaces. This paper presents a comprehensive and structured analysis of security threats in VLC-based platooning, contrasting these vulnerabilities with those in RF-based systems through a novel application of the STRIDE threat modeling framework. We identify and examine critical attack vectors, assess existing defense mechanisms, and quantify mitigation effectiveness using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.1 metrics. Furthermore, we outline key open challenges and potential future research directions to strengthen the security posture of VLC-based V2V communications. This study offers actionable, research-driven insights for designing robust, resilient, and attack-resistant platoon systems, enabling their safe and scalable deployment in next-generation intelligent transportation infrastructures. |
| Keywords |
| platoons; VLC; V2V; security; cyber-attacks; communication security |
| Status: Accepted |