Information and Communication Technologies in Smart and Critical Infrastructure: Efficiency, Security, Dependability

Dear Colleagues,

As our world becomes increasingly reliant on interconnected systems, the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in critical infrastructure emerges as a pivotal area of study. This Special Issue delves into the intersection of ICT and smart infrastructure, emphasizing efficiency, security, and dependability.

This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of ICT integration in smart and critical infrastructure, aligning with the scope of Electronics by addressing emerging technologies and their impact on infrastructure development. It seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice, fostering discussions on how advancements in ICT can enhance the efficiency, security, and dependability of critical infrastructure systems.

Suggest themes:

• Cybersecurity in Smart Infrastructure: Addressing vulnerabilities and mitigating risks in interconnected systems.
• IoT and Sensor Networks: Leveraging data from sensors for real-time monitoring and decision-making in critical infrastructure.
• Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure Management: Exploring AI-driven solutions for optimizing infrastructure operations and maintenance.
• Resilience and Dependability (including Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Functional Safety, Survivability, Reliability Aspects): Strategies for ensuring continuity and reliability in the face of disruptions or failures.
• Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Harnessing ICT for eco-friendly infrastructure solutions and resource optimization.
• Models for validation of resiliency and dependability of critical systems in wired and wireless environments.

Join us in this exploration of how ICTes are shaping the future of smart and critical infrastructure, and contribute to the discourse on enhancing efficiency, security, and dependability in these vital systems.

Prof. Dr. Viacheslav Kovtun
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Grochla
Prof. Dr. Elena Zaitseva
Guest Editors

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• information and communication technologies
• smart infrastructure
• critical infrastructure
• sustainable infrastructure
• cybersecurity
• internet of things
• sensor networks
• resilience
• dependability
• artificial intelligence
• machine learning