Advances in Security, Trust and Privacy in Internet of Things

Dear Colleagues,

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has revolutionized various aspects of modern life, from smart homes and cities to industrial automation and healthcare. However, with this rapid expansion comes a pressing need to address the inherent security, trust, and privacy challenges that accompany the interconnected nature of IoT ecosystems. As IoT devices continue to permeate every facet of society, ensuring robust security measures, establishing trust relationships, and preserving user privacy have become paramount concerns for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

This Special Issue of Applied Sciences aims to explore recent advancements and emerging trends in addressing the complex challenges associated with securing IoT devices, establishing trust relationships, and safeguarding user privacy in an increasingly interconnected world. By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government, we seek to foster dialogue and collaboration towards enhancing the security, trustworthiness, and privacy of IoT deployments. By disseminating cutting-edge research and best practices, we hope to empower stakeholders to build more secure, trustworthy, and privacy-respecting IoT systems that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide.

We invite submissions addressing a wide range of topics related to security, trust, and privacy in the Internet of Things. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Network and Cyber Security;
• Security Policy, Model and Architecture in IoTs;
• Trust Semantics, Metrics and Models;
• Trusted Computing Platform;
• Risk and Reputation Management;
• Miscellaneous Trust Issues in Cyber Security;
• Privacy in Mobile and Wireless Communications;
• Privacy and Anonymity.

Dr. Weidong Fang
Dr. Chunsheng Zhu
Prof. Dr. Andrew W. H. Ip
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• Internet of Things
• cyber security
• trust
• privacy preservation