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@article{190438,
        author = {Manveen Kaur},
        title = {Security Risk Assessment in Distributed Systems: Concepts, Strategies and Emerging Research Outlook},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {3748-3756},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190438},
        abstract = {Distributed computing has shifted from a niche domain to a core technological pillar supporting global digital operations. Applications such as cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain platforms, remote collaboration systems, and real-time data networks rely heavily on distributed architectures for scalability and ubiquitous availability. However, this distributed nature expands vulnerability points and makes such systems prime targets for cyber-attacks. Security Risk Assessment (SRA) plays a crucial role in identifying weaknesses, predicting threats, and formulating effective mitigation frameworks.
This research article offers an extensive and original discussion on risk assessment approaches in distributed systems. It explores the underlying security challenges, threat vectors, risk evaluation models, cryptographic controls, and AI-assisted detection methods. A case-based example is presented to highlight SRA implementation in a cloud-IoT healthcare environment. The paper concludes with future technological directions such as zero-trust architecture, quantum security, distributed AI defines, and lightweight encryption for constrained devices.},
        keywords = {Distributed Computing, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Modelling, IoT Protection, Cloud Risk Evaluation, Vulnerability Assessment.},
        month = {January},
        }