Abstract
This article discusses the Chameleon Method, an innovative approach to network management and security for enterprises and smart cities that is flexible and adaptable. The Chameleon Method is designed to provide high performance and security by adapting to the dynamic conditions of the network environment. The method was developed inspired by the ability of chameleons to change color by adapting to environmental changes. Application scenarios for companies and smart cities are presented and how the Chameleon Method can be applied in practice is detailed. It is discussed how this method can revolutionize network management and security with the integration of IoT devices, and the benefits, challenges and future perspectives of the method are discussed.



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