Smart, Secure, and Sustainable Digital Futures: AI, Cybersecurity, and Governance in Emerging Digital Systems (Technology for Smart Environments and Sustainable Futures)

This comprehensive volume provides a multidisciplinary exploration of the design, governance, and sustainability of emerging digital systems by integrating theoretical foundations with empirical studies.The text takes a closer look at trust, security, and responsible innovation, across four thematic pillars: conceptual foundations, cybersecurity resilience, AI governance, and human-centred applications. By bridging the gap between technical depth and conceptual clarity, the book offers a holistic perspective on how digital transformation can be aligned with global sustainability goals.Collectively, it serves as an authoritative roadmap for navigating the complexities of the modern socio-technical landscape, ensuring that technological progress stays safe and resilient.The reader learns insights from computer science, governance, and social sciences through a unified socio-technical framework.The authors address the bedrock requirements of "smart" systems, transparency, explainability,