On Information Assurance in Nanoscale Networks

−An intersection of two worlds, emerging nanotechnologies and network/communication theory, is poised to change the nature of information assurance. New communication paradigms will be derived from the transition from microto nano-scale devices. The related degrees of freedom and constraints associated with these new technologies will change our notions about efficient networks, system design and the nature of information assurance. Work is ongoing on a multi-disciplinary front towards new techniques in modeling, design, simulation, and fabrication of network and communication systems at the nano-scale. This paper reviews the state of the art and considers the challenges and implications for information assurance. Index Terms−nanotechnology communication networks, and information assurance.