A Systematic Literature Review on Security Challenges in Cloud–Edge Hybrid Systems

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 04 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Adarsh Kumar Mishra,

  • Shubham Kamlesh Mishra,

  1. Student, Department of MCA, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (TIMSCDR) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  2. Professor, Department of MCA, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (TIMSCDR) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Cloud–edge hybrid systems have become a key framework in today’s distributed computing landscape, combining fast, near-source data processing at the edge with the flexible scalability and resource richness of centralized cloud infrastructures. However, this in- tegration introduces a complex security landscape where tradi- tional perimeter- based cloud security measures are insufficient for resource- constrained and physically exposed edge nodes. This literature review synthesizes findings from established research publications (2020–2025), focusing on threat models, vulnerabilities, and mitigation mechanisms across cloud–edge environments. Specifically, we analyze the shift toward Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA) and Lightweight Cryptography as essential defense mechanisms. The review identifies critical gaps in unified security frameworks, secure data offloading, and cross-layer trust establishment. Our analysis, supported by recent attack statistics, concludes that future work must prioritize AI-driven threat detection and standardized hybrid security protocols.

Keywords: Cloud-Edge Computing, Zero Trust Architec- ture, Lightweight Cryptography, Network Security, Hybrid Cloud, AI Threat Detection

How to cite this article:
Adarsh Kumar Mishra, Shubham Kamlesh Mishra. A Systematic Literature Review on Security Challenges in Cloud–Edge Hybrid Systems. International Journal of Wireless Security and Networks. 2026; 04(01):-.
How to cite this URL:
Adarsh Kumar Mishra, Shubham Kamlesh Mishra. A Systematic Literature Review on Security Challenges in Cloud–Edge Hybrid Systems. International Journal of Wireless Security and Networks. 2026; 04(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijwsn/article=2026/view=241110


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Volume 04
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Received 26/12/2025
Accepted 05/02/2026
Published 27/04/2026
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