Cybersecurity in Internet of Things
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Networks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 139
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cybersecurity; IoT security; blockchain; artificial intelligence
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Interests: data security; privacy-preserving
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cybersecurity within the Internet of Things (IoT) is of paramount importance as the proliferation of interconnected devices and networks extends across multiple sectors, thereby significantly increasing attack opportunities for cybercriminals. The critical nature of securing IoT ecosystems cannot be overstated, considering the severe repercussions of data breaches, identity theft, and unauthorized device manipulation. Challenges include the heterogeneity of devices, scalability concerns, interoperability issues, and reliance on outdated legacy systems. Key focal points encompass device-level security, network-level security, application-level security, and robust data protection mechanisms. Emerging technologies, such as deep learning, blockchain, and edge computing, present promising avenues for enhancing IoT security. By harnessing these technologies and instituting comprehensive security protocols, organizations can effectively mitigate the risks inherent in IoT and safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of their systems and data. As the IoT environment continues to evolve, it is imperative that our cybersecurity strategies adapt accordingly in order to maintain the resilience of connected devices and networks against emerging threats.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- Data breaches;
- Identity theft;
- Unauthorized device manipulation;
- Heterogeneity of devices;
- Scalability concerns;
- Interoperability issues;
- Reliance on outdated legacy systems;
- Device-level security;
- Network-level security;
- Application-level security.
Dr. Xiaofeng Lu
Dr. Yongkai Fan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- IoT device security
- IoT network-level security
- IoT application-level security
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