Advancing Cyber Security in the IoT Era: Distributed Ledger and AI Solutions for Enhancing Security and Privacy
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2025) | Viewed by 851
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cyber-security; networks; software systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming industries and daily life, but its pervasive connectivity also introduces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Traditional security mechanisms often struggle to address the unique challenges posed by the diverse and resource-constrained nature of IoT devices. This Special Issue explores the transformative potential of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in bolstering IoT security and privacy. Blockchain’s decentralized and immutable nature offers robust solutions for secure data management, identity management, and access control. Concurrently, AI’s capabilities in anomaly detection, threat prediction, and intelligent security management provide proactive defense mechanisms against evolving cyber threats. This Special Issue invites original research contributions exploring novel applications, architectures, and theoretical frameworks that leverage the synergy of blockchain and AI to enhance security and privacy in the IoT ecosystem, addressing critical challenges across various IoT domains, from smart cities and industrial IoT to healthcare and beyond.
Dr. Gordon Russell
Guest Editor
Dr. Sean McKeown
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- IoT
- cyber security
- blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in bolstering IoT security and privacy
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