Cybersecurity and Applications Conference (CCA’2026)

Vision and Objectives

The conference aims to:

• Strengthen cybersecurity in Algeria as a cornerstone of trust, resilience, and digital sovereignty

• Provide an interactive platform for academics, researchers, engineers, and decision-makers

• Discuss current and future challenges in the field of cybersecurity

• Build collaborative solutions to address evolving digital threats

Four Main Tracks

Track 1: Cryptography, Privacy, and Trusted Digital Systems

• Cryptography and secure communications

• Information-theoretic security in quantum systems

• Quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography

• Blockchain technologies and security

• Data protection and privacy

• Trust frameworks and governance models

• Smart card security and authentication

Track 2: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

• Machine learning for cybersecurity and privacy

• Adversarial machine learning

• Privacy-preserving machine learning

• Deep learning for security

• Attacks against federated learning

• Threat and attack models

• Intrusion and malware detection

Track 3: Security of Systems, Networks, and Critical Infrastructure

• Network security and intrusion detection

• Cloud, fog, and edge computing

• IoT security

• 5G/6G network security

• Robotics, autonomous systems, and drone security

• Smart grid and smart city security

• Embedded systems and cyber-physical systems security

• Industrial and critical infrastructure protection

Track 4: Cybersecurity Governance, Policies, and Applications

• Cybersecurity fundamentals, frameworks, and models

• Cyber defense strategies and policies

• Cybersecurity education and training

• Language, awareness, and human factors

• Risk management and compliance

• Digital forensics and incident response

• Security and privacy in social networks

• Cybersecurity applications in industry, healthcare, and finance

Important Dates

Submission opens:            March 15, 2026
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Deadline:                    August 15, 2026
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Acceptance notification:     September 30, 2026
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Final version:               October 20, 2026
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Registration deadline:       November 2, 2026
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Conference dates:            November 25-26, 2026

Paper Submission Guidelines

Requirements

Review Process:

• Double-blind peer review

• Remove author identities from the submitted manuscript

• Acceptance criteria: quality, relevance, originality, clarity

Submission Link:

🔗 https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CCA2026/

Registration Fees

Special Discounts (50%):

• Students and faculty from the Mohamed Abdelhafidh Ihaddaden Scientific and Technological Incubator

• Freelance professionals and startups

Registration Includes:

✅ Participation in the scientific program
✅ Conference bag
✅ Conference proceedings
✅ 2 lunches
✅ 3 coffee breaks

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