Security and Privacy Approaches Against Cyber Threats: Innovations, Challenges, and Practical Solutions

Dear Colleagues,

Background:

In the face of an increasingly complex and pervasive cyber threat landscape, the need for robust security and privacy approaches has never been greater. Cybercriminals are employing more sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, targeting not only data but also cyber physical systems, industrial control systems, and critical infrastructure. At the same time, the challenge of preserving privacy in an environment where data are continuously collected and processed has become a pressing concern. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches that defend against current threats but also anticipate future ones. This Special Issue seeks to deepen the understanding of these threats and explore practical, effective strategies for protecting systems and data.

Goal:

The main goal of this Special Issue is to explore and disseminate innovative security and privacy approaches specifically designed to counteract the evolving landscape of cyber threats. We aim to bring together cutting-edge research that provides new methods, frameworks, and technologies for defending against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy. Contributions should focus on practical implementations and real-world applications of these approaches, offering insights into their effectiveness and scalability. We particularly encourage submissions that address the dual challenge of maintaining security and privacy simultaneously, providing comprehensive solutions to modern cyber threats.

Scope and Information for Authors:

This Special Issue welcomes contributions that address a wide array of security and privacy approaches aimed at countering cyber threats. We seek research articles, reviews, and case studies that propose and evaluate innovative methods for threat detection, prevention, and response, as well as privacy-preserving techniques in the face of these threats. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advanced threat detection and response strategies;
• Novel methodologies for threat detection and mitigation;
• Privacy-preserving technologies in cybersecurity;
• Privacy-enhancing technologies in the context of cyber threats;
• Integrated approaches to security and privacy;
• Threat intelligence frameworks and their practical applications;
• Risk management and threat modeling;
• Encryption and data protection against cyber threats;
• Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and proactive defense mechanisms;
• Incident response and recovery strategies;
• Security and privacy in emerging technologies (IoT, blockchain, AI);
• Regulatory and policy approaches to enhance security and privacy.

We encourage submissions that introduce new approaches but also provide real-world case studies and evaluations of existing methods. Submissions should present significant advancements, innovative solutions, or comprehensive analyses that contribute to the ongoing effort to counteract cyber threats while preserving privacy.

Description:

As cyber threats continue to evolve, the development of security and privacy approaches that can effectively counter these threats is of paramount importance. This Special Issue invites contributions that explore the latest innovations in this field, focusing on approaches that offer practical solutions to the challenges of securing systems and protecting privacy against cyber threats. We are particularly interested in research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world applications, offering insights into how these approaches can be implemented and scaled in diverse environments.

We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute their original research, reviews, and case studies to this Special Issue. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the contributions.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and believe that this Special Issue will significantly contribute to the advancement of practical and innovative approaches to securing systems and preserving privacy against cyber threats.

Dr. Pavlos Papadopoulos
Dr. Nikolaos Pitropakis
Prof. Dr. Sokratis Katsikas
Guest Editors

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• cybersecurity
• privacy
• cyber threat mitigation
• defensive strategies
• threat intelligence
• data protection
• incident response
• real-world implementations