Emerging Physical Layer Security Techniques to Address Challenges in IoT Communications

Dear Colleagues,

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding, connecting billions of devices and generating unprecedented amounts of data. However, this interconnectedness also introduces significant security vulnerabilities, particularly at the physical layer, where traditional cryptographic methods may be insufficient due to the resource-constrained nature of many IoT devices. This Special Issue explores emerging physical layer security (PLS) techniques designed to address these challenges and enhance the security of IoT communications. This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research on various PLS techniques for IoT, including channel-based key generation, artificial noise and beamforming, cooperative jamming, and physical layer authentication.

Moreover, it to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in PLS for IoT, highlighting their potential to address the unique security challenges posed by the ever-expanding IoT landscape. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers and practitioners, we hope to accelerate the development and deployment of secure and reliable IoT systems.

Dr. Liang Wang
Dr. Qu Luo
Dr. Qihao Peng
Dr. Zhuangkun Wei
Guest Editors

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