Intelligent Access Control Schemes for the Internet of Everything: A Survey of Techniques, Challenges, and Future Directions
摘要
The exponential growth of the Internet of Everything (IoE) demands secure, intelligent access control mechanisms to manage data flow and device interaction efficiently. This paper proposes a novel architecture that integrates post-quantum cryptography, federated learning, and explainable AI to ensure privacy-preserving, real-time decision-making for resource-constrained IoE environments. The edge nodes, equipped with lightweight cryptographic engines and context-aware training modules, perform preliminary data processing and secure communication via GG-ULL and PQCrypto protocols. The cloud leverages federated learning to train distributed models and uses a multi-agent policy engine for dynamic access decisions. Blockchain-backed audit trails ensure accountability, while the explainable AI module enhances transparency in access control. The system supports mission-critical services like SCADA and health data lakes, guaranteeing secure and interpretable decision flows. This architecture paves the way for resilient, scalable, and intelligent access control frameworks suitable for next-generation IoE ecosystems.