The insights from this work on RIS-aided secure massive MIMO systems can be extended to various wireless communication scenarios, including mobile edge computing (MEC) and Internet of Things (IoT) applications:
MEC Offloading: In MEC environments, integrating RIS technology can enhance the security and reliability of wireless communication between edge devices and the cloud. By optimizing RIS configurations, MEC offloading tasks can be securely performed with improved performance.
IoT Connectivity: RIS-aided systems can improve the connectivity and security of IoT devices by enhancing signal coverage, reducing interference, and increasing data privacy. Applying the insights from this work to IoT networks can lead to more robust and secure communication protocols.
Smart City Applications: RIS technology can be leveraged in smart city applications to enhance communication reliability and security in urban environments. By optimizing RIS deployment and operation, smart city infrastructure can benefit from improved wireless connectivity and data protection.
5G and Beyond: The concepts and techniques developed for RIS-aided secure massive MIMO systems can be applied to future 5G and beyond networks to address security challenges and optimize communication performance. RIS technology can play a crucial role in ensuring secure and efficient wireless connectivity in advanced network architectures.