Objective
The primary objective of the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity (ICETCS 2026) is to provide a global platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policymakers to converge, share insights, and collaboratively explore the latest advancements and emerging trends in the field of cybersecurity. This conference aims to facilitate discussions on cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and practical solutions that address the evolving challenges posed by cyber threats in our interconnected world. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange, the conference aims to contribute to the development of robust cybersecurity strategies, enhance collaboration between academia and industry, and ultimately strengthen collective resilience against cyber threats on a global scale. Please Note: All accepted papers will be published in Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering which is the Scopus-indexed proceedings with Springer.
Join Us
The conference invites high-quality papers in the broad areas related to ubiquitous intelligence in cyber security, cyber security challenges, cyber intelligence, analytics, and Blockchain technology from different layers of a network, cloud security and big data, and the people towards the Cyber Space. Proposals for tutorials, special sessions, workshops, forums, demos, exhibitions are also extremely welcome.
Major Tracks
Hacking
Phishing
Supply Chain Risks
Man-in-the-Middle Attack
DNS Tunnelling
Malware and Ransomware
DoS and DDoS
Cloud and Insider Threats
Cybersecurity Awareness
Expert Support in Cybersecurity
Updating Systems and software
Prevent Database Exposure
Spyware
Strategic Threat Intelligence
Tactical Threat Intelligence
Operational Threat Intelligence
Technical Threat Intelligence
Information Gathering
Sniffing
Spoofing
Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection
Ransomeware
Scamming
Exploitation of Devices or Networks
Automatic License Plate Recognition
Automatic Traffic Control Signals and System
Digital Control System of networks in Tunnels
Passenger Announcement System
Guideway Intrusion Detection System
Closed-Circuit Television with Cyber Defence Solutions
Ticketing System
Access Control System
Distributed Control System and Operations Zone
Sensor Jamming
Blinding
Spoofing,
Saturation
Information Disclosure of Sensitive Personal and AI Data
DDoS Attacks
Manipulation of Communication Equipment
State of Cloud Security
Manual Configurations
No Disaster Recovery Plan
Domain Hijacking
Inventory Management
Bad Logging and Monitoring
Misconfigured Networks
Broken Access Control
Improper Use of Default Configs
Publicly Accessible Storage
Insecure Developer Credentials
Theories of blockchain and distributed ledger technology
New blockchain architecture
Distributed consensus and fault tolerance mechanisms
Security privacy and trust of blockchain and distributed ledger technology
Decentralization, scalability, and security tradeoff
Performance analysis and optimization
Simulation and performance evaluation techniques
Smart contract and chain code
Applications and services based on blockchain
Protocols and algorithms based on blockchain
Challenges and Solutions in IoT Device Security
Cybersecurity in IoT-enabled Cyber-Physical Systems Securing Social Networks within IoT Frameworks
IoT Supply Chain Security and Blockchain Integration
Ensuring Cyber Resilience in IoT Agriculture Systems
Security Measures for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Crowdsourcing and Crowdsensing Security in IoT Environments
Securing Mobile Cellular Networks in IoT Landscapes
Edge and Cloud Computing Security for IoT Infrastructure
Next-Generation Communications and Networks Security in IoT
Cryptocurrency Security in IoT Transactions
Artificial Intelligence and its Role in IoT Security
Game Theory Applications for IoT Cybersecurity
Industry 4.0 Security Challenges in IoT Implementations
Cyber resilience of satellite and ground-segment systems
Detection of jamming and spoofing in GNSS and satellite communications
Secure architectures for LEO
MEO
GEO satellite constellations
AI and machine learning for space cyber threat detection
Zero-trust frameworks for space-ground integration
Secure space-based IoT and inter-satellite communication
Space situational awareness and cyber-physical protection
Policy, regulation, and international cooperation in space cybersecurity
Quantum-resistant cryptography for satellite systems
Risk assessment and digital twin modelling for space security
Cyber-Physical Vehicular Health Monitoring Systems (CP-VHMS)
AI-ML-driven anomaly detection in CAN
Automotive Ethernet, and V2X networks
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS or IPS) for in-vehicle networks
Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) update mechanisms
Edge and Fog computing architectures for vehicular cybersecurity
Digital twins for vehicle security and predictive maintenance
Resilient V2X communication protocols (5G
6G-enabled ITS)
Cyber resilience modelling for autonomous and electric vehicles
Integration of safety and security co-design (ISO 21434, UNECE WP.29)
Blockchain and distributed trust mechanisms for vehicle data integrity
Threat modelling and risk assessment for intelligent transportation systems
Paper Submission
"The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support."
A. SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
All papers to ICETCS 2026 must be submitted through the Microsoft CMT Service (Submission Link). The Initial Paper Submission deadline is July 31, 2026. All accepted papers will be submitted for publication in the Scopus Indexed proceedings with Springer.
B. PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT:
Abstract: The abstract should clearly summarize the paper's objectives, methods, key findings, and significance in a single paragraph, typically within 150–250 words, which will be included in the Conference Proceedings if the paper is accepted.
Summary: Manuscripts for Springer proceedings should adhere to the provided template, ensuring consistent formatting, including font size, margin settings, and section styles. Authors must include a concise title, author details, an abstract, keywords, and clearly organized content with sections such as introduction, methodology, results, and conclusion. Figures, tables, and references should be formatted according to Springer’s guidelines, ensuring high-quality visuals and proper citation styles. In exceptional circumstances, authors must contact the publication chair Dr. Arafatur Rahman (email: [email protected]) and an extra charge will be applied for each page.
Double-Blind Paper: The authors should not include their names, affiliations, postal addresses, and email addresses in the initial manuscript.
Manuscript Template: Submissions must follow standard SPRINGER conference templates (not more than 15 pages). The manuscript template is also available at the following links: Manuscript Guideline
C. PLAGIARISM & MULTIPLE SUBMISSION POLICY
Plagiarism: All papers submitted to ITSS-IoE 2026 for publication must present original, unpublished work. Any suspected cases of plagiarism will be addressed in accordance with the ICETCS 2025 and Springer policies on plagiarism, copyright infringement, moral rights violations, and simultaneous submissions to multiple publication outlets.
Springer’s policy on plagiarism can be accessed under the Springer Policy on Plagiarism.
Multiple Submissions: ICETCS 2026 and Springer strictly prohibit manuscripts submitted to the conference proceedings from being simultaneously under review for any other conference, journal, or publication outlet. If a case of multiple submissions is confirmed, the manuscript(s) will be promptly rejected for publication by ICETCS 2026 and Springer, and appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken.
Springer’s policy on multiple submissions can be found under the Springer Policy on Multiple Submissions.
D. COPYRIGHT
All accepted papers will be submitted for publication in the Scopus-indexed proceedings with Springer, who will hold the copyright for the conference publication. A separate Springer copyright form will need to be completed for each individual paper.
Download Copyright form: SPRINGER Copyright form
Registration
Registration will be announced shortly. Please always keep on update with any news through our website.
Registration fees are stated below. Any requirement please do contact us.
Local Fees: EUR 400
Overseas Fees: EUR 400
Local Fees: EUR 450
Overseas Fees: EUR 450
Event Speakers / meet with greaters
Dr Ihsan Ullah
Assistant Professor
University of Galway
Dr. Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo
Professor
University of Texas at San Antonio, U.S.
Mario Marchese
Professor
University Genoa, Italy
Prof. Dr Md Arafatur Rahman
Professor in Cybersecurity and Communication Networks
University of Wolverhampton
Event Organizer
Organising Committee
Prof. Dr. Prashant Pillai, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange and Director of Wolverhampton Cyber Research Institute, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Atiquzzaman, Hitachi Chair, Presidential Professor of Computer Science, University of Oklahoma and Advisor of RITECHs, UK
Prof Mario Marchese, University of Genoa, Italy
Prof. Dr. Arafatur Rahman, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Prof. Dr. Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo, University of Texas at San Antonio, U.S.
Prof. Fabio Patrone, University of Genoa, Italy
Dr. Giovanni Gaggero, University of Genoa, Italy
Dr. Shancang Li, Cardiff University, UK
Dr Nazmul Hussain, University of Nottingham
Dr. Zakirul Alam Bhuiyan, Fordham University, USA
Ihsan Ullah, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Rashed Al Amin, University of Siegen, Germany
Jasim Uddin, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Dr Adeel Rafiq, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr. S M Nazmus Sadat, Uttara University, Bangladesh,
Dr. Muhammad Kamran Naeem, Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Northampton, UK
Dr Zeeshan Ahmad, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Hai Tao, Baoji University of Arts and Science, China
Dr Manimuthu, Aston University, Aston University, UK
Nour Moustafa, UNSW, Australia
Dr. A. Taufiq Asyhari, Monash University, Australia
Xiaokang Wang, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada
Dr. Ahmad Firdaus bin Zainal Abidin, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah , Malaysia
Andultahman Ahmed Mohammed Al-Sewari, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Dr Muhammad Kamran Naeem, University of Northampton, UK
Taha Hussein Rassem (TPC Co-Chair), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Celia Shahnaz, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology(BUET), Bangladesh
Lounis Chermak, University of London (Birkbeck College), UK
Paul Yoo, University of London (Birkbeck College), UK
B.K. Kaushik, IIT Roorkee, India
Debajani Mitra, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, India
Mohammad M. Hassan, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA
Xiong Li, Hunan University of Science and Technology, China
Zubair Md. Fadlullah, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Khoirul Anwar, Telkom University, Indonesia
Valentina E. Balas, Aurel Vlaicu university of Arad, Romania
Musfiq Rahman, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
Mohd Mawardi Bin Saari, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Roshahliza M Ramli, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Sikder M Kamruzzaman, Ryerson University, Canada
Eklas Hossain, Oregon Institute of Technology, USA
Mohammad Osiur Rahman, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Ganesh Gopal, Galgotias University, India
Anton Satria Prabuwono, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Deepak Gupta, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Waheb AbdulJabar, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Muhammad Akmal Bin Ramli, University Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
Syifak Izhar Hisham, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Belal Abdullah Al-Fuhaidi, University of Science and Technology, Yemen
Ashish Khanna, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Gandeva Bayu Satrya, Telkom University, Indonesia
Vitaliy Mezhuyev, FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Krishna Kant Singh, GL BAJAJ Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, India
B. Balamurugan, Galgotias University, India
Akansha Singh, Galgotias University, India
Nadia Refat, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Safwan Mahmood Yahya Ghaleb, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Ramdan bin Razali, RiTECHS, Malaysia
Ihsan Ullah, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Dr. Md Saiful Azad, Green University, Bangladesh
Subrta Chowdhury, SVCET Engineering college Andra Pradesh, India
Eklas Hossain, Oregon Institute of Technology, USA
DR. MOHD FAIZAL BIN AB RAZAK, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah , Malaysia
Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Azad, Birmingham City University, UK
Mohammed Jumah Alenazi, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Syifak Izhar, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Dr Abdul Ghani, De Montfort University, UK
Dr Faisal Saeed, Birmingham City University, UK
Dr Mohemed Farah, Birmingham City University, UK
Essa Q. Shahra, Birmingham City University, UK
Dalia Elbanna, Birmingham City University, UK
Haitham Mahmoud, Birmingham City University, UK
Fuad Ghaleb, Birmingham City University, UK
Junaid Arshad, Birmingham City University, UK
Edlira Vakaj, Birmingham City University, UK
Dr Raouf Abozariba, Birmingham City University, UK
Abdurrahman Alsewari , Birmingham City University, UK
Muhammad Towfiqur Rahman, University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh
Dr Kashinath Basu, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Md Omar Faruqe, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Prof. Umer Rana, Cardiff University, UK
Md Mustafizur Rahman, Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Hamdan Bin Daniyal, Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Sabira Khatun, RiTECHS
Md Rafiqul Islam, International Islamic University Malaysia
A. H. M. Zahirul Alam, International Islamic University Malaysia
Naveen Chilamkurt, SMIEEE La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Dr Andrew Gascoyne, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Consolee Mbarushimana, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Joseph Kaberuka, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Muhammad Amjad, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Salman Arif, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Amin Noroozi Fakhabi, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Anirban Chakraborty, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Atiku Abubakar, University of Wolverhampton, UK