IIT Jodhpur has developed cutting-edge technology to reduce traffic congestion and road accidents. The Novel MAC-based Authentication Scheme (NoMAS) -- created by the institute's computer science and engineering department -- aims to enhance vehicle security and intelligence and address multifaceted challenges prevalent on Indian roads.
It can contribute to road safety by enabling a secure and real-time data exchange on road conditions, accidents, and traffic jams among vehicles. According to a professor associated with the technology's development, this information can help drivers make informed decisions and avoid hazards.

The data collected and shared through the Internet of Vehicles network can also be analyzed to identify accident-prone areas, patterns of risky behavior, or road conditions that require improvement -- leading the authorities to take proactive measures to address these.
This technology is a groundbreaking solution to enhance the security and the efficiency of the Internet of Vehicles, said Debasis Das, an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department.

"With this technology, we have strived to address critical challenges in data protection, communication overhead, and security vulnerabilities," he said, adding that NoMAS can also help protect vehicles from theft and unauthorized use.