Security and Intelligence for the Next Generation of the Internet of Things

Dear Colleagues,

We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews for this Special Issue, entitled “Security and Intelligence for the Next Generation of the Internet of Things.” The explosive growth of IoT technologies has unlocked unprecedented opportunities, but it has also unleashed complex security and privacy challenges. As a large number of interconnected devices shape our digital future, safeguarding these systems against evolving cyber threats becomes not just important but imperative for their reliability and long-term success.

This Special Issue seeks bold, innovative research that tackles these risks head-on and strengthens trust in IoT ecosystems. We welcome contributions that explore advanced security architectures, lightweight cryptographic solutions, secure communication protocols, intrusion detection and prevention strategies, AI-powered cybersecurity, blockchain-based trust frameworks, secure firmware updates, and edge computing security. Interdisciplinary approaches that bridge theoretical foundations with practical implementations are highly encouraged.

Join us in shaping the next frontier of IoT security, where intelligence meets resilience, and innovation drives protection for the connected world.

Dr. Monika Roopak
Dr. Enjie Liu
Guest Editors

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