CFP

ICCR2025: 3rd International Conference on Cyber Resilience

The British University in Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE, July 3-4, 2025

Conference website	https://iccr.ac/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iccr20250

ICCR2025 Call for Paper Link

The International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR 2025) marks the third edition of this esteemed conference series, dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. ICCR aims to unite leading academicians, scientists, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe to share innovative ideas and the latest advancements across a wide range of topics, including: Cybersecurity and AI, Digital Forensics, Cryptography, Steganography and Watermarking, Financial Technology Security, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Security, Security Management, Business Security, Cybersecurity in Digital Health, Cyber Law, Policy and Strategy, Cybercrime and Cyber Harassment, and Cybersecurity in Smart Cities. The increasing reliance on digital technologies and the growing volume of sensitive information accessible via the Web, social media, and intranet services underscore the critical importance of cyber resilience. ICCR provides a platform for theoretical and practical discourse on the multifaceted aspects of cyber resilience. It is hosted by the University of Buraimi in Oman, and in collaboration with strategic partners including Cyber Security Center of Dubai University, the British University in Dubai, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems of Khalifa University, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cyber Security Academia Malaysia, École Spéciale de Mécanique et d'Electricité, United Software and Technologies International, Skyline University College, Middel Technical University, and Ghazal Leading Projects, reflecting their commitment to world-class scholarship, education, and research, and focus on innovation and leadership aligns perfectly with ICCR's goals, making them the ideal collaborators.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Guidelines for initial Submission of Papers
- Submissions must be based on unpublished original research and must be submitted to ICCR-2025 only, i.e., not currently under review for any other conference or journal.
- Submitted manuscripts should be structured as technical papers.
- Submissions should conform to both blind review instructions and multiple submission policies available below to avoid rejection.
- Manuscripts may not exceed 8 pages, including figures, tables, and references.
  - Notice that: Additional pages per paper above the Eight (8) page limit will have an extra charge per page – up to a maximum of 4 pages (see extra charges).
- Submissions received after the due date, or not appropriately structured, may also not be considered.
- The conference will not consider the submission and evaluation of abstracts only.
- Submission implies the willingness of at least one of the authors to register and present the paper (see presentation requirements available below).
- Electronic Initial Submission: ICCR-2025 will use the EasyChair conference tool.Please use the following link to submit your paper.
Guidelines for the Submission (Camera Ready)
- Manuscripts may not exceed 8 pages, including figures, tables, and references. Additional pages can be added at an extra cost per page (see extra charges).
- The deadline for receiving the camera-ready version of papers is a HARD deadline. Any papers received after the deadline will not be included in the proceedings (No refund of registrations).
- Please follow the following steps to submit your camera ready paper:
  - Carefully read the reviewers’ comments on your paper and modify the paper accordingly.
  - Carefully read and follow the Guide for Authors by Elsevier:http://www.elsevier.com/journals/procedia-computer-science/1877-0509/guide-for-authors.Templates for formatting your paper are provided above under ICCR Templates for ICCR-2025. Authors are strongly discouraged from modifying the style files, including paper size, margin width, and font size restrictions. Any violation of the file format may result in the paper not being published in the proceedings.
  - You should submit a Zip file containing BOTH the PDF and source versions (Word or Latex) of your camera-ready paper. Files should be named using the following convention:
    - ICCR2025_PaperNumber.zip
    - ICCR2025_PaperNumber.docx
    - ICCR2025_PaperNumber.PDF
- The Zip file should be submitted to EasyChair.
- Make sure that one of the paper’s authors is registered.

List of Topics

Cybersecurity and AI
Digital Forensics
Cryptography
Steganography and Watermarking
Financial Technology Security
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Security
Security Management
Business Security
Cybersecurity in Digital Health
Cyber Law
Policy and Strategy
Cybercrime and Cyber Harassment
Cybersecurity in Smart Cities

Committees

Conference Patrons

Prof. Ernesto Damiani, Khalifa university, UAE
Prof. Abdullah Al Shamsi, British University in Dubai, UAE.

General Chairs

Dr. Taher M. Ghazal, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Prof. Khaled Shaalan, British University in Dubai, UAE.

Technical Program Chairs

Prof. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Dr. Ali Q Saeed, Northern Technical University, Iraq.
Dr. Nidal A. Al-Dmour, Mutah University, Jordan.

Logistics Committees

Prof. Khalid Almarri, British University in Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Suleiman Yerima, British University in Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Ahmed Awad, British University in Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Khaled Ahmed Nagaty, British University in Egypt.

Web & Social Media Committees

Dr. Munir Ahmad, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
Prof. Tariq Rahim Soomro, Institute of Business
Prof. Noor Zaman Jhanjhi, Taylor's University, Malaysia.
Dr. Amer Ibrahim, UAE University, UAE.
Dr. Said Salloum, University of Salford, UK.

Public Relations Committees

Prof. Chan Yeob Yeun, Khalifa University, UAE.
Prof. Siti Norul Huda, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Prof. Rasha Kashef, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada.
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Western University, Canada.
Dr. Azza Basiouni, Liwa College, UAE.
Dr. Mona El Helbawy, University of Colorado Boulder.

Publication Committees

Dr. Yousef Alhammadi, UAE University, UAE.
Dr. Fouzi Harrag, Ferhat Abbas University, Algeria.
Prof. Tarek Gaber, University of Salford, UK.
Prof. Alyaa Al-Attar, Northern Technical University, Iraq.
Dr. Usman Butt, Ajman University, UAE.
Dr. Taj-Aldeen Naser Abdali, University of Misan, Iraq.
Dr. Bashar Almansour, Muscat University, Oman.
Dr. Majed Almotairi, Indiana Institute of technology, USA.
Prof. Ainuddin Wahid Bin Abdul Wahab, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Prof Dr Omar Zakaria, National Defense University of Malaysia.

Steering Committees

Dr. Hussam Al Hamadi, Dubai University, UAE.
Prof. Fatma Taher, Zayed University, UAE.
Prof. Eiad Yafi, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
Dr. Saadaldeen Rashid Ahmed, Bayan University, Iraq.
Prof. Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan.
Dr. Ritu Chauhan, Amity University, India.
Dr. Liaqat Ali, Regent College London, UK.
Dr. Amer Hani Al-Qassem, Al Dhaid Univetsity Sharjah, UAE.
Prof. Tahir Alyas, Lahore Garrison University, Pakistan.
Dr. Saed Mustafa, American University of Kurdistan, Iraq.
Dr. Raed A. Said, Canadian University of Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Mariam Alkalbani, Mohamed Bin Zayed University For Humanities, UAE.
Dr. Hani Q. Al-Zoubi, Mutah University, Jordan.
Dr. Karamath Ateeq, Skyline University College, UAE.
Dr. Waleed T. Al-Sit, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE.

Scientific Committees

Prof. Ts. Dr. Ainuddin wahid bin abdul wahab, Universiti Malaya.
Dr. Nurul Nuha Abdul Molok, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Dr. Noormadinah Allias, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Dr. Nor Masri sahri, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Dr. Shuhaili Talib, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Dr. Cik Feresa Binti Mohd Foozy, Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia.
Prof. Ts Dr Madihah Mohd Saudi, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.Prof. Saif A. Alnawayseh, Mutah University, Jordan.Prof. Sameh Ghwanmeh, American University in Emirates, UAE.
Dr. Hrudaya Kumar Tripathy, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India.
Dr. Mohamed Karray, École Spéciale de Mécanique et d'Electricité, France.
Dr. Jesus Cuauhtemoc Tellez Gaytan,Tecnologico de Monterrey.
Dr. Akram M Zeki, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Dr. Mohammed Salahat, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, UAE.
Dr. Safwan Maghaydah, Abu Dhabi University, UAE.
Dr. Sophia Rahaman, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Abdallah M. Al-Tarawneh, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan.
Dr. Iftikhar Naseer, Superior University, Pakistan.
Dr. Ahmed A. Elngar, Beni-Suef University, Egypt.
Dr. Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu, University of Craiova, Romania.
Dr. Justyna Żywiołek, Asso, Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland.
Dr. Luis Miguel Cardoso, University of Coimbra, Portugal.Prof. Pastor Reglos Arguelles JR, University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Philippines.
Dr. Naila Samar Naz, National College of BusinessAdministration & Economics, Pakistan.
Dr. Yousif Khalid Yousif, Northern Technical University, Iraq.
Dr. Atif Ikram, University of Lahore, Pakistan.
Dr. Safiullah Khan, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Dr. Sabri Elkrghli, University of Benghazi, Libya.
Dr. Muhammad Asghar Khan, Institute of Business Management, Pakistan.
Dr. Nidhi Oswal, Liwa College, UAE.
Dr. Diego Oliva, University of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Dr. Mohammed A. Al-Sharafi, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA.
Dr. Abdalla Elnekiti, University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Wesam Alramadeen, Scranton University, USA.
Dr. Salama A. Mostafa, Alnoor University, Iraq.
Dr. Ammar Yaser Almansour, Oman College of Management and Technology, Oman.
Dr. Muhammad Tahir Naseem, Yeungnam University, South Korea.
Dr. Oualid Ali, Applied Science University, Bahrain.
Dr. Muhammad Waqas Nadeem, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia.
Dr. Muhammad Adnan Khan, Gachon University, South Korea.
Dr. Omar Rafae Alomar, Northern Technical University, Iraq.
Dr. Shabib Aftab, Virtual University of Pakistan.
Dr. Walid Abushiba, Applied Science University, Bahrain.
Dr. Kawkab Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman.
Dr. Nouh Elmitwally, Birmingham City University, UK.
Dr. M Affan Badar, CPEM, Indiana State University, USA.
Dr. Muhammad Asif, University of Education, Pakistan.
Dr. Ateeq Ur Rehman, Gachon University, Republic of Korea.
Dr. Atif Ali, Multimedia University, Malaysia.
Dr. Sagheer Abbas, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA.
Dr. Taleb Bilal Eli, University of Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Dr. Umer Farooq, Lahore Garrison University, Pakistan.
Dr. Saju Mathew, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, India.
Dr. Falah Younis Hamode, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Oman
Dr. Valentina E. Balas, University of Arad, Romania.
Dr. Muhammad Saeed Khan, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.
Dr. Marwah Alian, The World Islamic Sciences and Education University, Jordan.
Dr. Aya M. Al-Zoghby, Damietta University, Egypt.
Dr. Mahmoud Mahfuri, International University for Science and Technology, Syria.
Dr. Muthmainnah S., Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar, Indonesia.
Dr. Zdzislaw Polkowski, WSG University Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Dr. Hanen Himdi, University of Jeddah, KSA.
Dr. Ahmed J. Obaid, University of Kufa, Iraq.
Dr. Mohamed Elsersy. Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE.
Dr. Amhmed Bhih, College of Electronic Technology, Libya.Prof. Ibrahim Fathy Moawad, Taibah University, KSA.
Dr. Fahad Ahmed, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Pakistan.Mr.Tauqeer Faiz, University of Wollongong, Dubai, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.
Dr. Mohammed Hameed Ahmed Al-Taei, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman
Dr. Subhi H. Hamdoon, Computer Science Department - Education College, Alnoor University, Iraq
Dr. Yasmeen Alshehhi, University of Technology andApplied Sciences, OmanMrs. Douha Mohamed Badralddin Saoud, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, OmanProf. Mahesh Luthia, Chetana's Institute of Management and Research (CIMR), India.
Dr. Hassanin M. Al-Barhamtoshy, King Abdulaziz University, KSA.

Invited Speakers

Dr. Fuad Alattar
- Is a Senior Vice President with Siemens, managing the Digital Enterprise Services business unit in the Middle East since 2017. He has more than 25 years’ experience in automation engineering, OT Cybersecurity, and digitalization fields, including positions of General Manager, Operations Manager, and Engineering Manager. Throughout his career, he designed the digital systems for dozens of prestigious projects, including the First Smart Multi-Aircraft Docking System in the World, the Largest RO/UF Plant in the World, the Largest Offshore-Onshore Integration Project in the Middle East, and an H2O Award Winning Project.
- Dr. Alattar holds a PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, and he is an active researcher in OT Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, and Natural Language Processing topics. He was selected by ARAMCO standards’ department to carry out Value Engineering for critical process automation and protection systems
- Title:
  
  Securing Operational Technologies (OT) to Protect Industrial Production
  - Date: July 3rd- 4th, 2025
  - Location: Oman
  - Conference Venus: University of Buraimi
- Abstract:
  As industrial production becomes increasingly connected, securing Operational Technologies (OT) has never been more critical. Cyber threats targeting OT systems pose significant risks to safety, productivity, and business continuity, making robust security measures essential for protecting industrial operations. This keynote will explore the unique challenges of securing OT environments, including the convergence of IT and OT, legacy systems, and the evolving threat landscape.Through real-world examples and best practices, we will discuss how to identify vulnerabilities, implement proactive defenses, and build resilience into industrial systems without compromising performance. Attendees will gain insights into the latest cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection technologies, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to OT environments. Join us to understand how securing OT not only safeguards production but also ensures the reliability and sustainability of critical industrial operations.

Publication

The accepted papers will be published in the ICCR proceedings and will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meet IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.

Venue

The conference will be held in

University of Buraimi in Oman, July 3rd-4th, 2025
2nd Day (Virtually) : Online sessions via Conference Program

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to info@iccr.ac

Conference Organizers

University of Buraimi in Oman

Setratigic Parteners

Center for Cyber-Physical Systems of Khalifa University
Cyber Security Center of University of Dubai
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Cyber Security Academia Malaysia
Mazoon College
École Spéciale de Mécanique et d'Electricité
Cihan University-Erbil
United Software and Technologies International
Skyline University College
Ghazal Leading Projects