Symmetry/Asymmetry in Cryptography and Cybersecurity
A Special Issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994) belonging to the section "A: Computer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2027 | Viewed by 153
Editors
Interests: cybersecurity; information hiding; IoT/CPS protocols and security; cryptography
Interests: cybersecurity; applied cryptography; cryptanalysis; AI for cybersecurity; human-centric cybersecurity
Interests: information security; lot; data mining; neural network; big data; deep learning; data security
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry and asymmetry are foundational concepts that shape the landscape of modern cryptography and cybersecurity. In cryptography, the dichotomy between symmetric schemes (using identical keys for encryption and decryption) and asymmetric schemes (using mathematically linked public/private key pairs) underpins virtually all secure digital communication and data protection protocols. Beyond algorithmic design, the principles of symmetry and asymmetry also dictate the strategic balance between attackers and defenders in cyberspace—influencing threat dynamics, defensive resilience, and the economics of security.
This Special Issue seeks to explore the nuanced interplay of symmetry and asymmetry across both domains. We welcome contributions that investigate innovative symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic techniques or attacks, and examine the evolving challenges posed by advanced technologies such as quantum computing. Additionally, papers exploring the role of symmetry principles in shaping attacker–defender dynamics, anomaly and intrusion detection, AI-enhanced security frameworks, privacy preservation and data anonymization, cyber threat intelligence and attack attribution are encouraged. Topics may span theoretical foundations, practical applications, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Mileva
Prof. Dr. Vesna Dimitrova
Prof. Dr. Qianmu Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetric cryptography
- asymmetric cryptography
- cryptanalysis
- quantum computing
- AI-driven security and security of AI systems
- threat detection and mitigation
- privacy preservation
- attack–defense asymmetry
- anomaly and intrusion detection
- IoT/CPS/cloud/network/database/web/software/blockchain security
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