Intelligent Defenses: The Role of AI in Strengthening Information Security
A special issue of AI (ISSN 2673-2688). This special issue belongs to the section "AI in Autonomous Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 June 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
2. Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS), Mobile & Marine Robotics Research Centre, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
3. Lero—the SFI Research Centre for Software, Tierney Building, University of Limerick, V94 NYD3 Limerick, Ireland
Interests: vehicular ad hoc networks; wireless sensor networks; computer network
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, "Intelligent Defenses: The Role of AI in Strengthening Information Security", will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity by providing intelligent, adaptive, and proactive defense mechanisms against evolving cyber threats. As the complexity and frequency of attacks increase, traditional security tools often struggle to keep pace. AI introduces advanced capabilities, such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, to detect anomalies, predict threats, and automate response strategies with greater accuracy and speed.
This Special Issue will emphasize the integration of AI in areas like intrusion detection systems (IDS), threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and malware detection. It will also highlight the use of AI for real-time decision-making, reducing false-positives, and strengthening endpoint security. Furthermore, it will address challenges such as adversarial AI, data privacy concerns, and the ethical implications of automated defenses.
We invite contributions on innovative AI-based frameworks, novel algorithms, case studies, and practical implementations that enhance security posture across various sectors. By bridging research and practice, this Special Issue aims to shape the next generation of intelligent cybersecurity solutions and foster discussions on securing digital infrastructures in an AI-driven world. It will serve as a platform for academics and professionals to collaborate on advancing resilient and intelligent defense systems.
Dr. Kashif Naseer Qureshi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- cybersecurity
- intelligent defense systems
- machine learning
- deep learning
- intrusion detection systems (IDS)
- threat intelligence
- anomaly detection
- malware detection
- behavioral analytics
- automated incident response
- adversarial AI
- cyber threat prediction
- security automation
- data privacy
- ethical AI
- real-time threat detection
- AI-driven cyber defense
- security analytics
- digital infrastructure protection
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