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Securing Data Exchange in the Convergence of Metaverse and IoT Applications

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Reza M. PariziAuthors Info & Claims

ARES '23: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security

Article No.: 129, Pages 1 - 8

https://doi.org/10.1145/3600160.3605019

Published: 29 August 2023 Publication History

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The convergence of Metaverse and Internet of Things (IoT) presents new opportunities for exchanging data, but it also introduces unprecedented security challenges. With the proliferation of IoT devices, the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches is on the rise, posing significant threats to data confidentiality and integrity. To address these challenges and protect user privacy, comprehensive security solutions are essential. We propose the SafeMetaNet approach, which combines proximity-based authentication, encryption, and blockchain technology to establish secure data exchange in the IoT-Metaverse convergence. SafeMetaNet ensures data confidentiality and integrity through encryption and establishes a tamper-proof record of data exchange using blockchain technology. We evaluated the approach’s performance using various metrics, including latency, throughput, and two security metrics: data confidentiality and data integrity, and compared it with existing approaches. Our findings show that SafeMetaNet outperforms existing approaches, providing improved security. SafeMetaNet is a promising solution for secure data exchange in the IoT-Metaverse convergence.

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Securing Data Exchange in the Convergence of Metaverse and IoT Applications
1. Security and privacy
  1. Systems security
    1. Distributed systems security

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Baláž APietriková EMadoš BJanský R(2024)ICT Security through Games2024 IEEE 22nd World Symposium on Applied Machine Intelligence and Informatics (SAMI)10.1109/SAMI60510.2024.10432807(000447-000454)Online publication date: 25-Jan-2024
https://doi.org/10.1109/SAMI60510.2024.10432807
Kumar PBharmaik VPrajapat SThakur GDas AShetty SRodrigues J(2024)A Secure and Privacy-Preserving Signature Protocol Using Quantum Teleportation in Metaverse EnvironmentIEEE Access10.1109/ACCESS.2024.342726812(96718-96728)Online publication date: 2024
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3427268
Mohammed ZMohammed MAbdulkareem KZebari DLakhan AMarhoon HNedoma JMartinek R(2024)A metaverse framework for IoT-based remote patient monitoring and virtual consultations using AES-256 encryptionApplied Soft Computing10.1016/j.asoc.2024.111588158:COnline publication date: 1-Jun-2024
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1016/j.asoc.2024.111588

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