Security and Privacy Preservation in 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: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: data security privacy, and trust practices, including context-aware access control, malware and ransomware detection and defence; IoT/fog/cloud security; cybersecurity/privacy policy, and the analysis of cybersecurity incidents and data/privacy breaches; leveraging AI/ML/LLMs
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Interests: cybersecurity; digital health; artificial intelligence (AI); human aspects of security; data security; and efficient record management
Interests: cybersecurity of cyber–physical systems; human-centric cybersecurity; smart grid security; the security of the internet of energy; software and network security
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cyber–physical systems (CPSs) represent the convergence of digital intelligence and physical processes, enabling intelligent operations across a wide range of sectors, particularly in critical infrastructure domains such as smart grids, smart healthcare, transportation, and industrial automation. By integrating diverse technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, data analytics, and advanced sensors, CPSs have transformed how industries operate and manage resources. While such integration enhances operational efficiency, it simultaneously exposes CPSs to increasing risks, including cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorised access.
The growing adoption of AI-driven technologies to optimise CPS performance further raises concerns regarding data privacy, transparency, and ethical implications. Safeguarding the security and privacy of CPSs remains an ongoing challenge due to the dynamic and sector-specific nature of threats, the evolving threat landscape, and the continuous advancement of the systems themselves.
This Special Issue seeks to present cutting-edge research and practices that address these pressing challenges. It welcomes both comprehensive literature reviews and innovative technical contributions that propose novel methods, technologies, processes, and tools for enhancing CPS security and privacy
Dr. A.S.M. Kayes
Dr. Fariha Jaigirdar
Guest Editors
Dr. Rumpa Dasgupta
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- security in CPSs
- privacy-preserving techniques
- IoT security, cloud-based smart security systems
- smart grid security
- attack detection and mitigation
- secured system management
- smart healthcare security and privacy
- AI-driven cybersecurity solutions
- human-centric cybersecurity
- security, law and ethics
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