ESPTA: Enhancing Security and Privacy in IoT-enabled Applications

IEEE MASS 2024

Overview of Workshop

Ensuring robust security and privacy measures within Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled applications has become paramount in our increasingly interconnected world. The proliferation of IoT devices, ranging from smart home gadgets to industrial sensors, has introduced new vulnerabilities and risks that must be addressed to safeguard sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Enhancing security and privacy in IoT-enabled applications involves implementing comprehensive strategies that encompass encryption protocols, authentication mechanisms, and secure data transmission protocols. Additionally, addressing challenges such as device authentication, data encryption, and access control is crucial to mitigate potential threats and safeguard user privacy. Moreover, as IoT technology continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of daily life and industrial operations, the need for robust security and privacy measures becomes even more critical. Future applications of IoT technology hold immense potential for enhancing efficiency, automation, and convenience across various sectors, including healthcare, transportation, and agriculture. However, to fully realize the benefits of IoT innovation, it is imperative to proactively address security and privacy concerns. By developing and implementing advanced security protocols, leveraging encryption techniques, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders, the potential of IoT-enabled applications to drive positive societal impact while safeguarding sensitive data and privacy can be maximized.

Scope of Workshop

The enhancement of security and privacy in IoT-enabled applications is broad and multifaceted, encompassing various aspects of technology, policy, and industry practices. It involves the implementation of robust security measures such as encryption, authentication, and access control to protect data transmitted between interconnected IoT devices and platforms. Additionally, ensuring privacy in IoT applications entails addressing concerns related to data collection, storage, and usage, while adhering to regulatory frameworks and industry standards. Furthermore, the scope extends to fostering collaboration among stakeholders including manufacturers, developers, policymakers, and end-users to establish a comprehensive approach towards mitigating cybersecurity risks and safeguarding user privacy in the rapidly expanding landscape of IoT-enabled applications.

Topics of Interest (Specially Focused, but not limited to these topics)

  • Security threats and vulnerabilities in IoT ecosystems
  • Privacy issues in IoT data collection and transmission
  • Authentication mechanisms for IoT devices
  • Access control policies in IoT environments
  • Encryption techniques for securing IoT communications
  • Data integrity in IoT data storage and processing
  • Intrusion detection and prevention in IoT networks
  • Secure firmware and software updates for IoT devices
  • Trust management in IoT ecosystems
  • Blockchain-based solutions for IoT security and privacy
  • Edge computing for enhancing IoT security
  • AI and machine learning for IoT security analytics
  • Privacy-preserving techniques for IoT data analytics
  • Regulatory compliance in IoT security and privacy
  • Ethical considerations in IoT data handling
  • User awareness and education on IoT security and privacy
  • Secure IoT architectures and protocols
  • Risk assessment and management in IoT deployments
  • Incident response and recovery in IoT environments
  • Case studies and best practices in securing IoT-enabled applications

Program Committee Members

  • Dr. Xin (Robert) Luo, Full Professor, University of New Mexico, New Mexico, USA.
  • Dr Jiachen Yang, full Professor, Tianjin University, China
  • Dr. Alireza Jolfaei, Associate Professor, Flinders University, Australia
  • Dr. Shareeful Islam, Associate Professor, Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
  • Dr Prayag Tiwari, Associate Professor, Halmstad University, Sweden.
  • Dr. GaganGeet Singh Aujla, Assistant Professor, Durham University, United Kingdom
  • Dr. Govind P. Gupta, Assistant Professor, NIT Raipur, India
  • Dr. Karim Zkik, Assistant Professor, Esaip ecole d'ingenieur, CERADE, Angers, France
  • Dr. Gurjot Singh Gaba, Post Doctoral Researcher, Linköping University, Sweden

Keynotes Speaker

  • Dr. Najmul Islam, Full Professor, LUT University, Finland

Workshop Schedule (To be notified later)

Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: Friday, June 21, 2024 (11:59pm AoE)
Paper Acceptance Notification: Friday, July 26, 2024
Camera-ready Version: Friday, August 9, 2024 (hard deadline)

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Registration

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Workshop Organizer

  • Dr. Prabhat Kumar, LUT University, Finland
  • Dr. Randhir Kumar, SRM University, AP
  • Dr. Sobin C.C., SRM University, AP,