Lightweight Secure Data Structures for Smart City IoT Systems
Keywords:
Smart Cities, Internet of Things (IoT), Lightweight Cryptography, Secure Data Structures, Data Security, Privacy Preservation, Resource-Constrained Devices, Smart Infrastructure, Edge Computing, IoT Security, Data Integrity, Urban ComputingAbstract
The rapid expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in smart cities has led to the generation of massive volumes of real-time data from interconnected devices. These systems enable intelligent urban services such as traffic management, environmental monitoring, and energy optimization. However, IoT devices are typically resource-constrained, possessing limited processing power, memory, and energy capacity, which makes the implementation of traditional cryptographic techniques challenging. This paper explores lightweight secure data structures specifically designed for IoT environments, emphasizing efficiency, scalability, and privacy preservation. It discusses the underlying principles, types of lightweight data structures, applications in smart city systems, advantages, and associated challenges. The study highlights the importance of balancing security with performance to ensure practical deployment in real-world urban environments.
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