Information Theory and Its Role in Cyber Security - Status and Future Trends

Abstract

The paper examines the role and importance of information theory in the field of cybersecurity. More than 26 research papers related to the use of information theory in cybersecurity were collected. This paper specifically addresses the areas in which information theory has been used, as well as the important roles it plays in cybersecurity. The role of information theory has varied from detecting and classifying cyberattacks to developing routing algorithms, image encryption, and systems analysis.