Recent Trends in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Trust
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 650
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cybersecurity; privacy; digital trust; cryptography
Interests: computational intelligence; machine learning; cyber physical system; cyber security
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue looks at the latest trends and breakthroughs in cybersecurity, privacy, and digital trust. It focuses on strengthening digital infrastructure and protecting information systems. The featured research explores key technical areas, including cryptographic protocols, intrusion detection, access control, threat intelligence, and privacy-preserving computing. The volume also examines the connections between technology and social–legal frameworks, such as security policy, ethics, and regulatory compliance. Together, these advancements offer crucial insights into data protection, secure communication, and resilience against sophisticated cyber threats, supporting the creation of safe, trustworthy, and sustainable digital ecosystems.
Prof. Dr. Shawon Rahman
Dr. Shuva Paul
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cybersecurity
- privacy
- digital trust
- cryptography
- intrusion detection
- threat intelligence
- access control
- privacy-preserving computation
- resilient systems
- regulatory compliance
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