Work place: School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Science, Presidency University, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064, Karnataka, India
E-mail: harishkumarks@presidencyuniversity.in
Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6438-5606
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Biography
Harish Kumar K. S. is currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Presidency University, with over eight years of teaching experience at both under-graduate and postgraduate levels. He holds a Ph.D. in Data Science, and his research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He has authored more than 20 research papers published in reputed peer-reviewed journals and conferences indexed by Elsevier, IEEE, Springer, and Scopus. His research contributions focus on the application of AI to real-world problems such as air quality prediction and plant dis-ease detection. His work has received over 317 citations on Google Scholar (H-index: 4) and 218 citations on Scopus (H-index: 3). He is currently guiding five research scholars, with one scholar already awarded the Ph.D. He has also contributed as an editor and author, with a book chapter and an edited volume on emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence.
By Raghavendra Babu T. M. Harish Kumar K. S.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijwmt.2026.03.19, Pub. Date: 8 Jun. 2026
Digital twins are revolutionizing various industries by enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimization of physical entities through their virtual counterparts. However, the increased interconnectivity between the physical and digital realms introduces significant security and privacy challenges, necessitating the development of intelligent security models. This paper explores the architecture of digital twins and identifies the key characteristics of effective security solutions, such as adaptability, real-time response, data integrity, and privacy preservation. Through a comprehensive literature review, we highlight existing intelligent security frameworks that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to address the growing range of cyber threats in digital twin environ-ments. Key observations indicate a trend toward integrating advanced analytics for threat detection and response, as well as the application of block chain technology to enhance data integrity and trust. Furthermore, this paper outlines future research directions, emphasizing the potential of innovations like federated learning, graph neural networks, and transfer learning to bolster security in digital twin systems. By examining these aspects, this work underscores the critical impor-tance of developing robust security frameworks to protect digital twins and ensure their safe deployment across various applications.
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