Forbes September 19, 2025
The notion of a “smart city” has progressed from a futuristic vision to a realistic reality. Sensors, linked infrastructure, data analytics, and artificial intelligence are transforming urban landscapes worldwide, promising efficiency, sustainability, and increased quality of life. However, although smart cities provide incredible benefits, they also provide hitherto unknown risks. As cities evolve into digital creatures, cybersecurity becomes a need rather than an option.
To grasp the problems, we must first define what constitutes a smart city. A smart city is essentially a network of digital infrastructure and services. This includes intelligent transportation systems with connected vehicles and traffic management, real-time energy grid balancing, water and waste management systems monitored by sensors, healthcare systems linked by telemedicine and digital records,...
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