Trustworthy and Secure Internet of Things and Cyber–Physical Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 78
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cybersecurity in Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber–physical systems (CPS); applied cryptography, privacy-preserving artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning for cyber security; traffic analysis attacks and countermeasures; smart healthcare systems
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT), networks, and cyber–physical systems (CPS) has introduced significant security and privacy challenges. As these interconnected systems have become integral to industries such as smart cities, healthcare, industrial automation, and transportation, they face increasing risks from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches. This Special Issue intends to present cutting-edge research and innovative solutions addressing security and privacy challenges tailored to IoT, networks, and CPS. Key topics include, but are not limited to, lightweight cryptographic methods, intrusion detection and prevention systems, blockchain applications, secure communication protocols, and trustworthy AI-driven cybersecurity approaches. It will also examine regulatory and ethical considerations to balance security with system performance and compliance to ensure secure and sustainable deployments. By gathering innovative research, this Special Issue aims to advance security frameworks that safeguard IoT, networked systems, and CPS from evolving cyber threats while maintaining efficiency and performance.
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahem
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- IoT and CPS security
- privacy-preserving techniques
- network security frameworks
- lightweight cryptographic protocols
- intrusion detection and prevention systems
- blockchain for secure IoT and CPS
- AI-driven cybersecurity solutions
- secure communication protocols in IoT and CPS
- trust management in IoT and CPS
- resilient architectures for critical infrastructures
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