Symmetry and Asymmetry in Cyber Security, IoTs and Privacy
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 2015
Special Issue Editors
Interests: intrusion detection systems; security analytics and human aspects of cyber attacks
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Interests: security analytics; intrusion detection; Internet of Things
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In cybersecurity, there is often a symmetrical aspect to defense and attack strategies. Attackers may seek corresponding weaknesses or vulnerabilities to exploit for every security measure implemented to protect computer systems. This ongoing back-and-forth between defenders and attackers resembles the concept of symmetry in adversarial relationships. The vulnerability discovery process exemplifies this dynamic. While security researchers work to identify vulnerabilities and create patches, attackers race to exploit these weaknesses before fixes are released. IoT security also presents an inherent asymmetry, where resource-constrained devices face adversaries with more significant resources and time, creating an imbalanced power dynamic. Additionally, privacy issues, including cyber threats' legal and ethical implications, can be examined through symmetrical and asymmetrical lenses. Understanding these aspects of symmetry and asymmetry in cybersecurity is crucial for researchers and practitioners in the field.
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Sanches Miani
Dr. Bruno Bogaz Zarpelão
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cryptosystems
- cryptographic protocols
- communication and privacy
- Internet of Things
- attack–defense asymmetry
- machine learning and cybersecurity
- legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity
- cybersecurity policies
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