This book investigates the critical intersection of secure edge and fog computing with artificial intelligence for the advancement of IoT and smart cities. It addresses recent research in security and privacy, focusing on novel approaches to data protection within these complex computing environments. The work evaluates advanced secure deployments for large-scale edge/fog computing and presents new, efficient data security strategies tailored for IoT and edge/fog computing ecosystems. The book aims to provide researchers, graduate students, and engineers with a foundational understanding of IoT and 5G security principles, alongside cutting-edge solutions.

This collection of papers, stemming from the ICACNGC 2022 conference, is positioned as a resource for professionals and academics in the fields of secure IoT, edge, and fog computing. The content is expected to offer insights into the latest advancements in data protection and security mechanisms within these rapidly evolving technological domains. The inclusion of selected conference papers suggests a focus on current research trends and practical applications, catering to an audience seeking to understand and improve the security posture of interconnected systems. The book's structure aims to build from fundamental concepts to more advanced strategies, serving as a comprehensive overview for its target readership.