Exploring Threats, Defenses, and Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Federated Learning: A Survey

This article presents a comprehensive survey of both attack and defense mechanisms within the federated learning (FL) landscape. Furthermore, it explores the challenges involved and outlines future directions for the development of a robust and efficient FL solution.

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Published inComputer (Long Beach, Calif.) Vol. 57; no. 4; pp. 46 - 56
Main Authors Huang, Ren-Yi, Samaraweera, Dumindu, Chang, J. Morris
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Published New York IEEE 01.04.2024
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1558-0814
DOI10.1109/MC.2023.3324975

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Abstract This article presents a comprehensive survey of both attack and defense mechanisms within the federated learning (FL) landscape. Furthermore, it explores the challenges involved and outlines future directions for the development of a robust and efficient FL solution.
AbstractList This article presents a comprehensive survey of both attack and defense mechanisms within the federated learning (FL) landscape. Furthermore, it explores the challenges involved and outlines future directions for the development of a robust and efficient FL solution.
Author Huang, Ren-Yi
Chang, J. Morris
Samaraweera, Dumindu
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