SecureComm 2026

Deadlines
Security/CORE C

SecureComm 2026

International Conference on Security and Privacy in Communication Networks

July 21-24, 2026Lancaster, UK and hybridOfficial conference site Site reachable

SecureComm 2026 is the 22nd EAI International Conference on Security and Privacy in Communication Networks, focusing on cutting-edge research in cybersecurity, privacy, and secure communication systems. It brings together academics, researchers, and practitioners to present and discuss innovative solutions and emerging trends in the field.

Key deadlines

Verified September 9, 2026

Full paper

December 16, 2025

AoE

Conference timeline

Submission and decisions

Full paperKey deadline

December 16, 2025 · AoE

Paper fit

Contribution paths

A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.

Full Papers

Original, unpublished research contributions with substantial technical depth and results.

Short Papers

Concise presentations of work in progress, preliminary results, or innovative ideas with clear potential.

Journal Track

Extended versions of papers suitable for publication in a companion journal, subject to additional review and revision.

Research areas in scope

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Security and Privacy in Communication Networks

Network securityPrivacy-preserving technologiesSecure protocols and architecturesIntrusion detection and preventionMalware analysis and mitigationSecure IoT and embedded systemsWireless and mobile securityCloud and edge securityBlockchain and distributed ledger securityCryptography and cryptographic protocolsFormal methods for security verificationSecurity in 5G/6G and next-generation networksAI/ML for security and privacyHuman factors in security and privacySecurity and privacy in social networks and online servicesDigital forensics and incident responseSecurity standards and policiesPrivacy-enhancing computation and data protection

Policies worth checking twice

  • All submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Submissions must be anonymous for double-blind peer review.
  • Papers must not exceed 15 pages for full papers and 8 pages for short papers (including references and appendices).
  • Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted.
  • Author lists and affiliations must be finalized at submission and cannot be changed after the notification date.
  • Authors must include a statement on the use of AI tools in the paper, if any.

Official sources

Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.

Last verified September 9, 2026