Covert Communication in the Meta Era
Blending Steganography with Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 3. September 2026
Book
Hardback
120 pages
978-1-041-36654-6 (ISBN)
Description
In a world increasingly shaped by intelligent and immersive technologies, augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are redefining how we interact with digital information. This book explores how these powerful tools can be combined with advanced security techniques to create applications that are not only interactive, but also secure and discreet.
Bridging theory and practice, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to AR, AI, steganography, and cryptography, guiding readers through their foundations and real-world applications. It examines the evolution of AR technologies and their distinction from virtual and mixed reality, while also presenting key AI concepts with a focus on object detection using modern models such as YOLOv8. The text further explores the principles of steganography and cryptography, highlighting their roles in protecting sensitive information. These concepts are then brought together in the design and development of a dual-purpose augmented reality application. Using Unity and the Vuforia SDK, alongside a custom-trained AI model, the application demonstrates both object recognition for general users and a covert communication system for secure data exchange.
By integrating multiple cutting-edge technologies into a single cohesive framework, this book offers a unique contribution to the field. It is particularly valuable for students, researchers, and professionals seeking practical guidance and innovative approaches to building intelligent, secure AR systems in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Bridging theory and practice, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to AR, AI, steganography, and cryptography, guiding readers through their foundations and real-world applications. It examines the evolution of AR technologies and their distinction from virtual and mixed reality, while also presenting key AI concepts with a focus on object detection using modern models such as YOLOv8. The text further explores the principles of steganography and cryptography, highlighting their roles in protecting sensitive information. These concepts are then brought together in the design and development of a dual-purpose augmented reality application. Using Unity and the Vuforia SDK, alongside a custom-trained AI model, the application demonstrates both object recognition for general users and a covert communication system for secure data exchange.
By integrating multiple cutting-edge technologies into a single cohesive framework, this book offers a unique contribution to the field. It is particularly valuable for students, researchers, and professionals seeking practical guidance and innovative approaches to building intelligent, secure AR systems in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
8 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 19 s/w Zeichnungen, 13 s/w Tabellen, 27 s/w Abbildungen
13 Tables, black and white; 19 Line drawings, black and white; 8 Halftones, black and white; 27 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-36654-6 (9781041366546)
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Leila Benarous | Abderrazak Benarous
Covert Communication in the Meta Era
Blending Steganography with Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
E-Book
approx. 09/2026
CRC Press
€72.49
Not yet available
Leila Benarous | Abderrazak Benarous
Covert Communication in the Meta Era
Blending Steganography with Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
E-Book
approx. 09/2026
CRC Press
€72.49
Not yet available
Persons
Leila Benarous is an Associate Professor at Amar Telidji University in Laghouat, Algeria, specializing in computer networks, distributed systems, and cybersecurity. Her research focuses on privacy preservation, vehicular networks, and artificial intelligence applications in security. She earned her PhD from Abou Bekr Belkaid University in Tlemcen and obtained her Habilitation to Direct Research in 2025. She has contributed to numerous international publications and holds several patents reflecting her interest in practical and socially relevant innovations. She has also been involved in teaching a wide range of courses in computer science and has participated in academic collaborations with institutions in Algeria and abroad. In addition to her academic work, she is engaged in professional training in networking and cybersecurity. She remains committed to advancing research, education, and innovation in her field.
Abderrazak BENAROUS is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science, specialty: Networks and Cybersecurity, at the University of Amar Telidji-Laghouat, Algeria. He received his BSc degree in Computer Science (IT Systems and Networks) and his MSc degree in Networks, Distributed Systems, and Applications in 2022 and 2024 respectively from the University of Amar Telidji-Laghouat, Algeria. His current research focuses on digital forensics and computational intelligence, with a particular emphasis on deepfake detection and analysis. His broader research interests include network security and privacy, distributed and mobile networks, cybersecurity solutions, artificial intelligence for computer vision, steganography and multimedia security, and the integration of emerging technologies such as augmented reality into secure and intelligent systems. He has participated in several national and international scientific events.
Abderrazak BENAROUS is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science, specialty: Networks and Cybersecurity, at the University of Amar Telidji-Laghouat, Algeria. He received his BSc degree in Computer Science (IT Systems and Networks) and his MSc degree in Networks, Distributed Systems, and Applications in 2022 and 2024 respectively from the University of Amar Telidji-Laghouat, Algeria. His current research focuses on digital forensics and computational intelligence, with a particular emphasis on deepfake detection and analysis. His broader research interests include network security and privacy, distributed and mobile networks, cybersecurity solutions, artificial intelligence for computer vision, steganography and multimedia security, and the integration of emerging technologies such as augmented reality into secure and intelligent systems. He has participated in several national and international scientific events.
Content
Preface. Author Biographies. List of Abbreviations. List of Tables. List of Figures. Chapter 01: Augmented Reality. Chapter 02: Artificial Intelligence. Chapter 03: Steganography. Chapter 04: Cryptography. Chapter 05: Design of Covert Communication in Meta Era. Chapter 06: Building a Proof-of-Concept. General Conclusion. References.