Security, Trust and Privacy in Internet of Things
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 55
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mobile; IoT; embedded systems; cloud forensics; security and privacy; computer security and vulnerability research; reverse engineering and exploit development
Interests: cryptography; Internet of Things; embedded systems; lightweight cryptography (LWC) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
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Interests: cyber security; privacy; zero trust; 5G/6G networks; IoT; blockchain
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we interact with technology, connecting devices, and systems to create smarter environments. Many of these devices are interconnected and support businesses and key critical national infrastructures. However, this connectivity brings significant challenges in terms of security, trust, and privacy.
This Special Issue considers the latest research and developments addressing these critical challenges, exploring innovative solutions to safeguard IoT ecosystems and ensure security, user trust, and data privacy.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Data Privacy and Security of the Internet of Everything;
- Zero Trust and Trust Management of Smart Environments;
- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies for IoT Security;
- Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions for IoT and Embedded Systems;
- Secure Communication in IoT Ecosystems and Networks;
- Privacy-Preserving Protocols for IoT Ecosystems;
- Lightweight Cryptography for IoT Devices;
- Hardware-Based Security Primitives for IoT.
Dr. Alex Akinbi
Dr. Safiullah Khan
Dr. Max Hashem Eiza
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- IoT
- privacy
- security
- blockchain
- cryptography
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