Surveys on Security, Privacy, and Authentication in Data, Communications, and Networks

The field of communications and network security is rapidly evolving, with new threats and challenges emerging every day. As such, there is a growing need for survey and review papers to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in the field of communications and network security, particularly in the areas of security, privacy, and authentication.

Within this Research Topic we invite survey and review papers that focus on the latest developments, trends, and best practices related to security, privacy, and authentication in communications and network security.

We welcome submissions of survey and review papers that address the following topics (but not limited to):

Security:

• Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analytics
• Malware Analysis and Detection
• Wireless Network Security
• Cloud Network Security
• Critical Infrastructure Network Security
• Secure Routing Protocols
• Cyber Defense Strategies
• Digital Forensics

Privacy:

• Privacy-preserving Technologies and Techniques
• Data Anonymization and Pseudonymization
• Privacy Risk Assessment and Management
• Privacy-enhancing Technologies
• Privacy Policies and Regulations
• Privacy and Data Protection in Social Networks

Authentication:

• Biometric Authentication
• Password-based Authentication
• Multi-factor Authentication
• Identity Management
• Access Control and Authorization
• Trust and Reputation Management
• Authentication in Mobile and Wireless Networks

All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed, and the selected papers will be published in the Research Topic. Authors are encouraged to present comprehensive reviews and surveys of the literature, which contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the security, privacy, and authentication aspects of communications and network security.

Reviews and surveys should be submitted under the following article types:

Review:
Guidelines (Max. Limits)
Abstract length: 350 words
Figures and tables: 15
Manuscript length: 12000 words

Mini Review:
Guidelines (Max. Limits)
Abstract length: 250 words
Figures and tables: 2
Manuscript length: 3000 words

Systematic Review:
Guidelines (Max. Limits)
Abstract length: 350 words
Figures and tables: 15
Manuscript length: 12000 words

Should the paper be based on data analysis, it should be submitted to the below:

Data Report:
Guidelines (Max. Limits)
Figures and tables: 2
Manuscript length: 3000 words

Please see here further information on article types.

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Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.