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Multimedia Data and Network Security

This special issue belongs to the section “ICT Infrastructures for Cybersecurity“.

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In the digital era, multimedia data have become integral to our daily lives, permeating various platforms and networks. The multimedia data proliferation coupled with the increasing complexity of network infrastructures has brought unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the realm of security and integrity of such data and networks. This Special Issue aims to explore the pressing challenges and innovations in protecting multimedia data and the networks through which it is transmitted. This Special Issue seeks high-quality, original research contributions that present cutting-edge methodologies, frameworks, and technologies designed to enhance multimedia data security. By bringing together researchers, academicians, and practitioners, this Special Issue aspires to foster the dissemination of the latest findings, stimulate innovative ideas, and shape future research directions in the field of multimedia data and network security. We welcome your valuable contributions to this crucial discourse.

Dr. Zahid Akhtar
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • multimedia security
  • network security
  • data encryption
  • digital watermarking
  • steganography
  • content protection
  • cryptography
  • secure multimedia communication
  • secure multimedia streaming
  • multimedia forensics
  • network intrusion detection
  • secure data transmission
  • multimedia authentication
  • secure multimedia storage
  • multimedia privacy
  • new transmission protocols
  • blockchain technology
  • privacy preserving multimedia processing
  • deep fake detection and mitigation
  • secure communication in wireless and mobile networks
  • threat modeling and risk assessment
  • security in IoT and smart networks
  • cross-layer security mechanisms for multimedia and network integration
  • AI and machine learning applications in multimedia and network security
  • case studies and real-world applications of integrated security solutions

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