Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trust in Intelligent Networked Systems
A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Cybersecurity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital content security; abnormal behavior analysis; AI security
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G/6G networks, edge-cloud computing, and decentralized architectures is driving the development of increasingly intelligent and autonomous networked systems. While this technological integration unlocks transformative capabilities across industries, it simultaneously amplifies complex challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and system trust. Current research is actively exploring mechanisms such as AI-driven threat detection, privacy-enhancing technologies, and zero-trust frameworks to fortify these systems. However, the evolving adversarial landscape, the tension between data utility and privacy, and the need for scalable trust in open environments present significant ongoing hurdles. This Special Issue aims to address these critical gaps by soliciting novel research, methodologies, and practical solutions that can secure the foundations of tomorrow's intelligent networked ecosystems.
We invite original contributions on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Robust ML/DL for intrusion detection, malware analysis, and anomaly detection.
- Exploring vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence and defense mechanisms.
- Security of AI-generated content and deepfake detection.
- Security and privacy frameworks for IoT, IIoT, V2X, and smart grids.
- Threat modeling and mitigation in SDN, NFV, and 5G/6G network slicing.
- Blockchain-based solutions for secure access control, data provenance, and auditing.
- Implementations and evaluations of zero-trust models in dynamic networks.
- Decentralized trust and reputation management systems.
- Human-centric trust models and usability of security mechanisms.
- Supply chain security for hardware/software components.
Dr. Linghui Li
Dr. Ruigang Liang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Future Internet is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- data privacy
- zero trust
- artificial intelligence security
- blockchain security
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
