Opportunities · 01Attribute‑Based Encryption for Cloud Access
550 papers23.1% of this theme group
Opportunities focus on scalable, privacy‑preserving encryption schemes that enhance cloud data sharing.
Cloud computing (506) · Encryption (282) · Computer security (281) · Access control (347)
Efficient Multi-authority Access Control using Attribute-based Encryption in Cloud Storage
Secured and Privacy-Preserving Multi-Authority Access Control System for Cloud-Based Healthcare Data Sharing
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Opportunities · 02Lightweight Secure Authentication for Edge Devices
419 papers17.6% of this theme group
Works propose efficient authentication methods suited for resource‑constrained cyber‑physical and edge systems.
Encryption (103) · Scalability (64) · Computer security (104) · Authentication (69)
Lightweight <scp>privacy‐aware</scp> secure authentication scheme for <scp>cyber‐physical</scp> systems in the edge intelligence era
A Secure Access and Accountability Framework for Provisioning Services in Named Data Networks
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Opportunities · 03Blockchain‑Enabled Secure Data Sharing
404 papers17.0% of this theme group
Papers explore decentralized frameworks that combine blockchain with access control for trustworthy data exchange.
Blockchain (225) · Access control (189) · Computer security (128) · Data sharing (48)
Fortified-Chain: A Blockchain-Based Framework for Security and Privacy-Assured Internet of Medical Things With Effective Access Control
Blockchain-Based Decentralized Access Control Framework for Enhanced Security and Privacy for Consumer Electronic Devices
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Opportunities · 04Hybrid Role‑ and Attribute‑Based Access Models
332 papers13.9% of this theme group
Research highlights unified access‑control designs that improve flexibility and security across enterprises.
Access control (301) · Role-based access control (77) · Computer security (115) · Computer access control (19)
Information Design and Unifying Approach for Secured Data Sharing Using Attribute-Based Access Control Mechanisms
Role-Based access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
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Opportunities · 05Advanced Biometric Authentication Solutions
274 papers11.5% of this theme group
Studies present multimodal biometric systems offering high‑assurance access control for IoT and physical environments.
Biometrics (116) · Facial recognition system (61) · Authentication (132) · Fingerprint (32)
Biometric-Based Access Control Systems with Robust Facial Recognition in IoT Environments
An intelligent multimodal biometric system for high security access
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Opportunities · 06Optimized MAC Protocols for Sensor Networks
205 papers8.6% of this theme group
Investigations target throughput and energy efficiency improvements in wireless sensor network communications.
Computer network (154) · Throughput (50) · Network packet (50) · Wireless sensor network (45)
Energy Efficient Hybrid Medium Access Control Protocol for Wireless Sensor Network
Performance Analysis of Non-Converged and Converged Medium Access Control Protocols for Radio-over-Fiber Networks
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Opportunities · 07Decentralized IoT Access and Authentication
197 papers8.3% of this theme group
Works propose token‑based and decentralized mechanisms to secure complex IoT platforms.
Internet of Things (54) · Access control (124) · Computer security (76) · Authentication (54)
Access management of IoT devices using access control mechanism and decentralized authentication: A review
Securing Complex IoT Platforms with Token Based Access Control and Authenticated Key Establishment
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