Software-defined networking in cyber-physical systems: Benefits, challenges, and opportunities
Ezechi, Chekwube, Akinsolu, Mobayode O., Sangodoyin, Abimbola O., Akinsolu, Folahanmi T. and Sakpere, Wilson (2024) Software-defined networking in cyber-physical systems: Benefits, challenges, and opportunities. In: Cyber Physical System 2.0: Communication and Computational Technologies. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Oxford, UK, pp. 44-69. ISBN 9781032614632
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Abstract
Software-defined networking (SDN) is revolutionizing cyber-physical systems (CPSs) by merging the flexibility of software with physical network infrastructures. This advancement offers centralized control, dynamic adaptability, and enhanced security. SDN's separation of the control and data planes allows for real-time network management, adapting swiftly to the demands of CPS environments. The programmability of SDN also facilitates efficient resource use and network performance optimization, while also bolstering security through centralized threat management and access control. The integration of SDN into CPSs supports resilient and scalable systems that can adjust to changing conditions, ensuring continuous operation and efficiency. However, challenges arise in meeting the real-time communication needs of CPSs, which require low latency and high throughput. Overcoming these obstacles is crucial for the successful application of SDN in CPSs, focusing on network reliability and system compatibility. This chapter serves as a guide for network professionals and CPS designers, detailing the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of SDN within CPSs. It primarily underscores the importance of dynamic network management in enhancing system resilience and efficiency, while also addressing the imperative of maintaining high-performance communication in real-time CPS operations.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Keywords: | Cyber-physical system (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), Software-defined networking (SDN). |
| Divisions: | Applied Science, Computing and Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Hayley Dennis |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jun 2025 09:57 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jun 2025 09:57 |
| URI: | https://wrexham.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18314 |
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