SOCIETAL IMPACT OF CYBERSECURITY MECHANISMS OPTIMIZED FOR ULTRA LOW LATENCY ENVIRONMENTS IN SMART CITIES AND DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES.

Contemporary urban environments increasingly depend on ultra reliable low latency communication (URLLC) technologies, particularly through 5G and emerging 6G networks combined with edge computing architectures, to deliver instantaneous digital public services. However, this technological advancement...

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Publicado en:Scientific Culture Vol. 12; no. 1, Part 1; pp. 4584 - 4596
Autores principales: Prasad, Ajay, Parashar, Ankit, Suvarna, Navin, Sharma, Saurabh
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Publicado: University of the Aegean 2026
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          Prasad, Ajay
          Parashar, Ankit
          Suvarna, Navin
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          Master's Degree, IT Infrastructure Operations Manager, Fremont, California, USA.
          Account Executive- Architecture (Cybersecurity), Electronics Communication, BLDEA's V P Dr PG Halakatti College of Engineering & Technology, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Pendleton, Indiana, US.
          Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Principal Architect - United States Public Sector - Cisco Systems, Computer Engineering, Thakur College of Engineering & Technology, University- Mumbai University, Holly Springs, North Carolina, US.
          Bachelor of Electronics and Communication, Customer Delivery Architect - Cisco Systems, Electronics and Communication, SRMSCET Bareilly. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Apex, North Carolina, US.
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        Smart cities
        Internet security
        Artificial intelligence
        5G networks
        6G networks
        Edge computing
        Internet in public administration
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          Smart cities
          Internet security
          Artificial intelligence
          5G networks
          6G networks
          Edge computing
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        5G/6G Networks
        Cybersecurity
        Digital Public Service
        Edge Computing
        Privacy by Default
        Smart Cities
        Ultra Low Latency
        URLLC
      ab: Contemporary urban environments increasingly depend on ultra reliable low latency communication (URLLC) technologies, particularly through 5G and emerging 6G networks combined with edge computing architectures, to deliver instantaneous digital public services. However, this technological advancement simultaneously introduces novel cybersecurity vulnerabilities within time critical infrastructure systems. The present investigation examines how cybersecurity mechanisms specifically engineered for ultra low latency contexts including edge deployed threat detection systems operating in real time, computationally efficient artificial intelligence based anomaly classification algorithms, and deterministic response protocols achieving sub millisecond detection and mitigation intervals influence various dimensions of society. Through a quantitative survey methodology involving 150 participants with demonstrated familiarity with smart city digital service ecosystems, this research gathered empirical data using structured Likert scale instruments, subsequently analyzed through SPSS software employing descriptive statistical methods, Pearson correlation coefficients, and linear regression modeling. The analytical results demonstrate statistically significant associations between respondent’s perceptions of these optimized mechanisms effectiveness and multiple societal dimensions, enhanced optimization for minimal latency correlates positively with elevated perceptions regarding service dependability, amplified citizen security, and strengthened confidence in digital platform infrastructure. Conversely, participants identified substantial trade offs, notably escalated privacy vulnerabilities stemming from persistent real time surveillance capabilities, risks of excessive monitoring by authorities, and potential widening of existing digital access disparities. These empirical findings underscore the critical importance of incorporating ethical design frameworks, implementing privacy by default architectural principles, establishing transparent algorithmic governance structures, and developing inclusive policy mechanisms to optimize benefits while simultaneously addressing legitimate societal apprehensions. Such balanced integration strategies are essential for fostering resilient and equitable smart city development trajectories in an increasingly interconnected digital era.
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