Cybersecurity in the Age of the Internet of Things

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has revolutionized various sectors, including healthcare, smart cities, industrial automation, and critical infrastructure. However, this unprecedented connectivity has also introduced significant cybersecurity risks, rendering IoT ecosystems a prime target for cyberattacks. Threats such as unauthorized access, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, malware propagation, and data breaches pose serious concerns for privacy, reliability, and safety. Traditional security models often fall short in addressing the unique challenges of the IoT, given its resource-constrained devices, heterogeneous architectures, and dynamic network environments.

This Special Issue, “Cybersecurity in the Age of the Internet of Things”, seeks to advance research on novel security mechanisms, architectures, and frameworks that enhance the resilience of IoT systems. We welcome contributions covering a broad range of topics, including AI-driven threat detection, blockchain-based authentication, privacy-preserving cryptographic techniques, and secure communication protocols. Additionally, we welcome research that explores security challenges in emerging IoT paradigms such as 5G-enabled IoT, edge computing, and the industrial IoT (IIoT). Papers that provide real-world case studies, attack analyses, risk assessment models, and regulatory considerations for IoT security are highly encouraged. By fostering interdisciplinary discussions, this Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and policymakers, offering insights into next-generation cybersecurity strategies for safeguarding IoT ecosystems.

Dr. Firoz Khan
Guest Editor

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• IoT security
• cyber threat intelligence
• AI and machine learning in cybersecurity
• blockchain for IoT security
• privacy-preserving IoT solutions
• secure IoT architectures
• intrusion detection systems for IoT
• 5G and IoT security
• edge computing security
• regulatory and policy challenges in IoT security