SECURITY IN CPS 2.0: TECHNOLOGIES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

The rapid evolution of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) has transformed the way digital technologies interact with physical environments, enabling intelligent automation, real-time decision-making, and interconnected infrastructures across diverse sectors. The emergence of CPS 2.0, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, edge computing, digital twins, blockchain, and next-generation communication technologies, has significantly enhanced system capabilities while simultaneously introducing complex security, privacy, and trust challenges. Ensuring the resilience and protection of these systems has become a critical concern for researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and technology developers worldwide. This book serves as a comprehensive platform for disseminating contemporary research, innovative methodologies, emerging technologies, and practical solutions related to security in modern Cyber-Physical Systems. It brings together contributions from academicians, scientists, engineers, and industry experts to address the multifaceted security requirements of CPS environments. The volume aims to bridge the gap between theoretical foundations and real-world implementations by presenting state-of-the-art developments, current challenges, and future research directions in CPS security. The book focuses on a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to: 1. Foundations and Evolution of Cyber-Physical Systems 2.0 2. CPS Architectures, Communication Frameworks, and Enabling Technologies 3. Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Security Mechanisms 4. Threat Modeling, Risk Assessment, and Vulnerability Analysis 5. Secure System Design, Security Frameworks, and Trust Architectures 6. Privacy Preservation, Data Protection, and Trust Management 7. Adversarial Machine Learning and AI-Driven Cyber Attacks 8. Intelligent Monitoring, Intrusion Detection, and Autonomous Defense Mechanisms 9. Self-Healing, Resilient, and Adaptive CPS Security Solutions 10. Security Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management Strategies 11. Future Trends and Research Directions in CPS Security The editors hope that this book will serve as a valuable reference for researchers, faculty members, postgraduate students, cybersecurity professionals, system architects, and practitioners working in the domain of Cyber-Physical Systems. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing, this volume seeks to contribute to the development of secure, trustworthy, and resilient CPS ecosystems capable of supporting the demands of future intelligent societies.