Handbook of Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions for Emerging Technologies

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a global priority. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, IoT, 5G, and cloud computing are reshaping how we live and work, but they also introduce complex security challenges.

Handbook of Cybersecurity: Challenges and Solutions for Emerging Technologies, edited by Agbotiname Lucky Imoize, Oleksandr Kuznetsov, Roman Odarchenko, and Sergiy Gnatyuk, provides a comprehensive exploration of these challenges and the strategies needed to address them.

Key Areas Covered

Security in Emerging Technologies

The handbook dives into the security implications of modern innovations, including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems
• 5G and next-generation networks
• Cloud and edge computing

Each of these technologies expands the attack surface, requiring new defense models and architectures.

Network and Infrastructure Security

With increasing connectivity comes greater risk. The book explores:

• Secure communication protocols
• Network intrusion detection systems
• Risk assessment models
• Resilience against large-scale cyberattacks

It highlights the importance of building infrastructure that can withstand both known and unknown threats.

AI and Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence plays a dual role in cybersecurity:

• As a defensive tool for detecting threats and anomalies
• As a potential weapon when used by attackers

The book discusses how AI-driven systems can improve threat intelligence while also introducing new vulnerabilities that must be carefully managed.

IoT and Smart Systems Security

IoT devices are often resource-constrained and lack robust security mechanisms. The handbook addresses:

• Device authentication challenges
• Data privacy concerns
• Secure communication between devices
• Vulnerabilities in smart environments

These insights are particularly relevant as smart homes, cities, and industries become more widespread.

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Cloud Security and Data Protection

Cloud computing has transformed data storage and access, but it also raises concerns about:

• Data breaches
• Misconfigurations
• Shared responsibility models
• Secure access control

The book outlines best practices for securing cloud environments while maintaining scalability and performance.

Who Should Read This Book?

This handbook is particularly useful for:

• Cybersecurity researchers and academics
• IT professionals working with emerging technologies
• Network engineers and system architects
• Graduate and postgraduate students in cybersecurity

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