Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are revolutionizing urban mobility, logistics, and transport infrastructure worldwide by integrating advanced technologies such as autonomous vehicles, traffic management algorithms, real-time data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. However, the increasing connectivity and reliance on technology have also introduced new vulnerabilities that could compromise the safety, efficiency, and reliability of these systems. As ITS become more connected, the attack surface expands, and threats like ransomware, data breaches, and system manipulation become critical risks. Compromising the security of transportation systems can lead to disastrous consequences, including accidents, disruptions, and loss of life. Specifically, cyber security threats, ranging from cyber-attacks to data breaches, pose significant risks to the integrity and operation of ITS. Therefore, ensuring the cybersecurity and resilience of ITS is paramount to protect critical infrastructure and maintain public safety.
This special issue seeks to bring together cutting-edge research and practical case studies focused on the security and resilience aspects of ITS. The goal is to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration among experts in transportation systems, cyber security, data science, and policy development. Potential topics include but are not limited to:
• Cyber security threats in ITS: Vulnerabilities in autonomous vehicles, connected cars, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and IoT-based transportation networks;
• Resilience in transportation systems: Strategies for building robust transportation networks capable of withstanding cyber-attacks, system failures, and unexpected disruptions;
• Security of autonomous vehicles: Challenges related to securing autonomous navigation, decision-making algorithms, and AI/ML models against adversarial attacks;
• Blockchain and distributed ledger technology in ITS: Applications of blockchain for enhancing data integrity, transparency, and security in intelligent transportation;
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems: Development of novel methods for detecting and mitigating cyber threats in real-time within transportation systems;
• Privacy and data protection: Solutions for ensuring user privacy and data protection in ITS, especially concerning surveillance systems and user data;
• Security of vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs): Addressing vulnerabilities and attack vectors in VANETs used for communication between vehicles and infrastructure;
• Cyber-physical systems (CPS) security: Securing the integration of physical and cyber elements within transportation infrastructures;
• Regulations and policy frameworks: National and international regulatory challenges, standards, and governance models for ITS security;
• Incident response and recovery strategies: Best practices for responding to cyber incidents in transportation systems and ensuring business continuity;
• Artificial intelligence in security: Leveraging AI to predict, detect, and respond to security threats within intelligent transportation networks;
• Cyber security testing frameworks and simulations: Development of testing platforms to simulate attacks and vulnerabilities in ITS environments.
Keywords:
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are revolutionizing urban mobility, logistics, and transport infrastructure worldwide by integrating advanced technologies such as autonomous vehicles, traffic management algorithms, real-time data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. However, the increasing connectivity and reliance on technology have also introduced new vulnerabilities that could compromise the safety, efficiency, and reliability of these systems. As ITS become more connected, the attack surface expands, and threats like ransomware, data breaches, and system manipulation become critical risks. Compromising the security of transportation systems can lead to disastrous consequences, including accidents, disruptions, and loss of life. Specifically, cyber security threats, ranging from cyber-attacks to data breaches, pose significant risks to the integrity and operation of ITS. Therefore, ensuring the cybersecurity and resilience of ITS is paramount to protect critical infrastructure and maintain public safety.
This special issue seeks to bring together cutting-edge research and practical case studies focused on the security and resilience aspects of ITS. The goal is to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration among experts in transportation systems, cyber security, data science, and policy development. Potential topics include but are not limited to:
• Cyber security threats in ITS: Vulnerabilities in autonomous vehicles, connected cars, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and IoT-based transportation networks;
• Resilience in transportation systems: Strategies for building robust transportation networks capable of withstanding cyber-attacks, system failures, and unexpected disruptions;
• Security of autonomous vehicles: Challenges related to securing autonomous navigation, decision-making algorithms, and AI/ML models against adversarial attacks;
• Blockchain and distributed ledger technology in ITS: Applications of blockchain for enhancing data integrity, transparency, and security in intelligent transportation;
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems: Development of novel methods for detecting and mitigating cyber threats in real-time within transportation systems;
• Privacy and data protection: Solutions for ensuring user privacy and data protection in ITS, especially concerning surveillance systems and user data;
• Security of vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs): Addressing vulnerabilities and attack vectors in VANETs used for communication between vehicles and infrastructure;
• Cyber-physical systems (CPS) security: Securing the integration of physical and cyber elements within transportation infrastructures;
• Regulations and policy frameworks: National and international regulatory challenges, standards, and governance models for ITS security;
• Incident response and recovery strategies: Best practices for responding to cyber incidents in transportation systems and ensuring business continuity;
• Artificial intelligence in security: Leveraging AI to predict, detect, and respond to security threats within intelligent transportation networks;
• Cyber security testing frameworks and simulations: Development of testing platforms to simulate attacks and vulnerabilities in ITS environments.
Keywords:
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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.