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Peer-reviewed research papers presented in sessions, covering modeling, design, analysis, implementation, and deployment of cryptographic and security systems.
Security/CORE B
ACNS 2026
Applied Cryptography and Network Security
ACNS 2026 is an annual conference focused on applied cryptography, cybersecurity, and privacy, bridging academic research with industrial and technical advancements. It features peer-reviewed papers on modeling, design, analysis, implementation, and deployment of security technologies, with proceedings published in Springer's LNCS series and held at Stony Brook University in June 2026.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
January 24, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
January 24, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Posters
Poster presentations during a dedicated networking session, showcasing ongoing or preliminary research.
Keynote Talks
Invited talks by leading researchers on emerging topics in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Research areas in scope
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Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum CryptographyKEMsRegistration-Based EncryptionPuncturable EncryptionVector CommitmentsBlind SignaturesEPID SignaturesVOLE-in-the-Head
02
Systems and Network Security
Systems and Network SecurityQuantum Key Distribution (QKD)5G Core SecurityICS Firmware VulnerabilitiesCyber DeceptionFirmware TransparencyTopology-Hiding Path ValidationDNS ExfiltrationSpeculative Control Flow AttestationKeystroke InferenceSide-Channel Protection
03
Cryptographic Primitives and Proof Systems
Cryptographic PrimitivesProof SystemsCCM/GCM SecurityVector CommitmentsSum-Check Protocols3-Dimensional DecompositionFluid MPCDeterministic LPNFunctional Encryption
04
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
Privacy-Enhancing TechnologiesPrivate Information Retrieval (PIR)Privacy-Preserving Record LinkageFederated Learning with Differential PrivacyOblivious RAMHomomorphic EncryptionAnonymous CredentialsBiometric AuthenticationBehavioral Authentication
05
Blockchain and Decentralized Security
BlockchainDecentralized SecurityDeFi Bridge SecurityCrypto-Asset LoansSupply Chain SecurityBitcoin TransactionsProof-of-Work ConsensusOptiBridgeThreshold Signatures
06
AI and ML Security
AI and ML SecurityLLM SecurityAdversarial AttacksCertified RobustnessSplit LearningAI Safety BenchmarksCyberattack EmulationIoT Security Assistants
07
Cryptanalysis and Secure Protocols
CryptanalysisSecure ProtocolsRelated-Key CryptanalysisCorrelation Power AnalysisPrivate Set IntersectionAuthenticated Key ExchangeOutsourced PSIUpdatable PSI
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Implementation and Systems Security
Implementation SecurityHardware SecuritySide-Channel AttacksHardware Error RobustnessStream Cipher HardwareResilient Systems
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions are accepted in two cycles with distinct deadlines.
- Papers are subject to double-blind review.
- Accepted papers are published in Springer's LNCS series.
- Remote presentations are permitted for accepted papers.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not allowed.
- Author lists cannot be changed after submission.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteConference programCycle 2 Accepted PapersCycle 1 Accepted PapersAccepted Workshops
Last verified September 9, 2026