Securing Tomorrow: Human-Centric Security and Privacy in the Fifth Industrial Revolution
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer Science & Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the wake of rapid technological advancements characterized by the Fifth Industrial Revolution, the integration of human-centric technologies presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges. While discussions around the Fifth Industrial Revolution are ongoing and lacking a concrete definition, it is anticipated that this era will be marked by deeper collaboration between humans and machines, with emotional and intelligent technology innovation at its core. There is an optimistic outlook that beyond mere technological advancement, the Fifth Industrial Revolution will enhance human quality of life and foster sustainable development. With innovations spanning artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced robotics, there is an essential need to re-evaluate cybersecurity and privacy strategies. Protecting sensitive information while ensuring seamless human–technology interaction has become a pivotal concern that affects consumers, businesses, and governments alike. This Special Issue will underscore the critical importance of security measures that are adaptable, resilient, and designed with human factors at the forefront.
This Special Issue will explore innovative security and privacy solutions within the broad and interdisciplinary field of electronic technologies. By aligning with the scope of the Electronics journal, this Special Issue will delve into cutting-edge research that addresses the integration of secure systems into emerging technology platforms. It will also bridge gaps between theoretical research and practical applications, fostering dialogue that enhances both academic and industry-related discourse in electronics.
Areas of interest related to the Fifth Industrial Revolution include the following:
- Development of human-centric security protocols in IoT and smart environments;
- Privacy-preserving techniques in AI and machine learning applications;
- Cybersecurity strategies for next-generation communication systems;
- Risk management and encryption technologies for digital healthcare;
- Ethical and policy considerations in the implementation of secure technologies;
- Cross-disciplinary approaches for enhancing electronic system security.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Secure human–computer interaction;
- Biometrics and identity management systems;
- Security frameworks for augmented reality and virtual reality;
- Blockchain applications in enhancing privacy and security;
- Security challenges in autonomous systems and robotics;
- Innovations in quantum cryptography;
- Privacy-enhancing technologies for cloud computing;
- Secure design and deployment of edge computing networks;
- Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure systems;
- Ethical hacking and vulnerability testing methodologies.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Hyun A. Park
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- human-centric security
- privacy preservation
- fifth industrial revolution
- cybersecurity
- IoT security
- AI and machine learning privacy
- blockchain and security
- autonomous systems
- quantum cryptography
- biometric security
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