Symmetry and Asymmetry in Cryptography and Cyber Security

Dear Colleagues,

Symmetry and asymmetry lie at the heart of cryptography, shaping the landscape of modern cybersecurity. The dichotomy between symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic schemes underscores their fundamental roles in securing digital communications and data. In the realm of cybersecurity, the dynamics of symmetry and asymmetry dictate the balance of power between attackers and defenders, influencing the effectiveness of defensive measures and the resilience of systems against malicious actors.

This Special Issue seeks to explore the nuanced interplay of symmetry and asymmetry in cybersecurity. We invite contributions that delve into various facets of this theme, including but not limited to novel cryptographic techniques, comparative analyses of symmetric and asymmetric protocols, the implications of quantum computing on cryptographic resilience, and strategies for mitigating emerging cyber threats through advanced cryptographic methodologies.

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Symmetric cryptography.
• Asymmetric cryptography.
• Cryptographic hash functions.
• Cryptanalysis.
• Symmetry in cryptanalytic techniques.
• Quantum cryptography.
• Cyber security applications.
• Symmetry in network security protocols.
• Symmetric cryptography in IoT security.
• Symmetry in Blockchain and distributed systems.
• Symmetry in digital forensics and data protection.

Dr. Ruslan Shevchuk
Guest Editor

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