Advances in Computational Methods for Network Security
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E1: Mathematics and Computer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite submissions to this Special Issue focused on computational methods and algorithms for network and data security. With the widespread use of computer networks and the rapid growth of network-based services, ensuring network and data security has become a critical challenge for system administrators and researchers alike.
In recent years, we have witnessed a significant evolution in the design of security algorithms—from traditional rule-based systems, which rely on predefined signatures and heuristics, to artificial intelligence (AI)-based approaches that can learn from data, detect complex patterns, and adapt to evolving threats. Both approaches offer greater adaptability and performance across different layers and types of security problems.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research on the design, analysis, and implementation of novel algorithms for network and data security. We welcome contributions on new mathematical models, algorithmic innovations, and efficient implementation techniques that advance the state of the art in this important field.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Enterprise, Cloud, CPS network security;
- 5G, IoT, Vehicle network security;
- Network traffic analysis and classification;
- Network anomaly detection;
- False data injection attack detection;
- Foundation model design for network security;
- Advanced encryption and cryptographic technologies;
- Privacy protection and data anonymization technologies;
- Secure multi-party computation;
- Advanced hardware (e.g., P4, TEE) assisted security.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Lizhao You
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- network security
- data security
- AI-based algorithms
- privacy computing
- hardware/software co-design
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