Guest Editorial: IoT Security and Provisioning in Cyber-Enabled Niche Critical Infrastructure

This editorial introduces the Special Issue (SI) of IEEE IoT Magazine, focusing on IoT Security and Provisioning in Cyber-Enabled Niche Critical Infrastructure (CI). As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, CI sectors such as water and wastewater systems, manufacturing plants, chemical facilities, maritime operations, and the electrification of transportation fleets are at the forefront of this evolution. These sectors, once heavily reliant on isolated, physical systems, are now being reimagined through the lens of the Internet of Things (IoT). Sophisticated IoT-enabled sensors and devices are being integrated into core operations, offering unprecedented opportunities for real-time monitoring, automation, and data-driven decision-making. The rationale behind this shift is clear: increased efficiency, more precise control over physical processes, and the ability to extract actionable insights from vast streams of operational data.