Conference on Cybersecurity and Applications (CCA'2026)

25-26 November, 2026

Description

The National School of Cybersecurity (NSCS) and the Information System Security Agency (ASSI) are pleased to announce the organization of the first edition of the "Conference on Cybersecurity and Applications (CCA'2026)", which will take place on November 25th–26th, 2026 at The "National School of Cybersecurity", located within the "Scientific and Technological Hub Chahid "Abdelhafid Ihaddadene", Sidi Abdallah, Algiers".

Currently, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of trust, resilience, and sovereignty. With the rapid evolution of digital technologies, industrial and critical infrastructures, financial systems, healthcare services, and national security are increasingly exposed to cyber-attacks. Research in cybersecurity is therefore of paramount importance to develop new approaches, tools, and strategies for protecting data, systems, and users against malicious activities.

The CCA'2026 conference will focus on shaping the future of cybersecurity in Algeria. The event will offer academics, researchers, engineers, professionals and policymakers the opportunity to interact and exchange ideas, and present recent advances of their research results, projects, investigative works, industrial experiences and innovations, and build collaborative solutions that address both current and future challenges in such a rapidly changing field. It aims at bringing together researchers, academics, practitioners, students and professionals to discuss recent advances, challenges, and applications in the field of cybersecurity.

Tracks and Topics

The CCA'2026 conference is organized into four main tracks. Academics, researchers, practitioners, students, and professionals are warmly invited to contribute and to submit their original research articles, surveys, technical reports, and case studies on, but not limited to, the following topics:

Cryptography, Privacy, and Trusted Digital Systems

Cryptography and secure communications Information-theoretic security in quantum systems Quantum computing Quantum-safe infrastructure Quantum and post-quantum cryptography Quantum hardware and implementation security Blockchain algorithms, security and privacy Secure, trusted and privacy-preserving architectures and protocols Privacy and data protection Trust frameworks and management models Smart card security and authentication

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Machine learning for cybersecurity and privacy Adversarial machine learning Privacy-preserving machine learning Deep learning for security Attack against federated learning Threat and attack models Intrusion and malware detection

Systems, Networks, Industrial and Critical Infrastructures Security

Network security and intrusion detection Routing and quality of service Cloud, fog and edge computing and security Cybersecurity in IoT Cybersecurity of 5G/6G networks and data protection Data centers security Cybersecurity in robotics and autonomous systems Drone and drone networks security Swarm-UAV security Security of smart grid and smart city Cybersecurity for cyber-physical systems Cybersecurity for embedded systems Industrial and critical infrastructures protection Identity and access security management

Cybersecurity Governance, Policies and Applications

Cybersecurity fundamentals, frameworks and models Cyber-defense strategies and policies Cybersecurity education and training Languages, awareness, and human factors in cybersecurity Cyber-risk management and compliance Digital forensics and incident response Security and privacy in social networks Applications of cybersecurity in industry, healthcare and finance

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Important Dates

Submission opening

15 March 2026

Submission deadline

15 August 2026

Acceptance notification

30 September 2026

Camera-ready Submission

20 October 2026

Registration deadline

02 November 2026

Conference date

25-26 November 2026

Names are listed in alphabetical order (vertical ordering: first column from top to bottom, then second column)

Honorary Co‑chairs

Mohamed Amine Riahla (NSCS director)
Malik Si-Mohamed (Chair of ASSI Scientific Committee)

General Co‑chairs

Abdelfetah Hentout (NSCS)
Othmane Nait Hamoud (ASSI)

Organizing Committee Co‑chairs

Belkacem Chaouchi (NSCS)
Brahim Neggazi (ASSI)

Organizing Committee Members

Abdallah Soualmi (NSCS)
Abdelkader Iddir (NSCS)
Abir Hoadjli (NSCS)
Ali Younes Nekachtali (ASSI)
Bilal Benia (ASSI)
Houria Benyoucef (NSCS)
Ikram Souilah (NSCS)
Karim Bouchakour (NSCS)
Mohamed Abdelhak Kara (NSCS)
Mounira Benguermi (NSCS)
Nacera Ferrah (NSCS)
Okba Barkat (NSCS)
Safia Bourahla (NSCS)

Publication Committee Co‑chairs

Allal Tiberkak (Univ. Medea)
Sassi Bentrad (NSCS)

Publication Committee Members

Aicha Drici (NSCS)
Djahida Belayadi (NSCS)
Khalfoune Fahima (NSCS)
Lotfi Gana (ASSI)
Mustapha Messedded (NSCS)
Nassim Boubertakh (ASSI)
Taki Eddine Chennaf (ASSI)
Yacine Ahmed Benia (NSCS)
Yasser Moussa Berghout (NSCS)
Yazid Medjrab (NSCS)

Scientific Committee Co‑chairs

Fairouz Beggas (ASSI)
Sofiane Mounine Hemam (NSCS)

Tracks Co‑chairs

Track 1: Cryptography, Privacy, and Trusted Digital Systems

Djahida Belayadi (NSCS)
Hamza Moufek (NSCS)

Track 2: Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity

Hichem Rahab (NSCS)
Leila Ghomari (ENSTA)

Track 3: Systems, Networks, Industrial and Critical Infrastructures Security

Mourad Amad (Univ. Bouira)
Said Meghzili (NSCS)

Track 4: Cybersecurity Governance, Policies and Applications

Kameleddine Heraguemi (ENSIA)
Yasser Moussa Berghout (NSCS)

Scientific Committee

Abdallah Meraoumia (Univ. Tebessa)
Abdallah Soualmi (NSCS)
Abdelhak Mesbah (Univ. Boumerdes)
Abdelkader Belkhir (USTHB)
Abdelkader Iddir (NSCS)
Abdelkader Laouid (Univ. El Oued)
Abdelkrim Kamel Oudjida (CDTA)
Abdellah Rezoug (Univ. Boumerdes)
Abderrahmane Baadache (Univ. Alger 1)
Abir Hoadjli (NSCS)
Ahmed Kouider (CDTA)
Ahmed Saidi (CERIST)
Aicha Drici (NSCS)
Akli Abbas (Univ. Bouira)
Allal Tiberkak (Univ. Medea)
Amine Rahmani (Univ. Alger 1)
Amir Belkhelladi (Deloitte, Canada)
Brahim Neggazi (ASSI)
Djahida Belayadi (NSCS)
Djamel Belazzougui (CERIST)
Djamel Eddine Saidouni (Univ. Constantine 2)
Djamila Bendouda (ENSTA)
Hachemi Nabil Dellys (ESI)
Hamid Necir (USTHB)
Hamza Kheddar (Univ. Medea)
Hamza Moufek (NSCS)
Hichem Haouassi (Univ. Khenchela)
Hichem Rehab (NSCS)
Ibrahim Mezzah (CDTA)
Ibtihel Baddari (Univ. Boumerdes)
Imene Ait Abderrahim (Univ. Khemis Meliana)
Islem Bouchachi (NSCS)
Kamel Adi (Univ. Québec, Canada)
Kameleddine Heraguemi (ENSIA)
Khaled Zeraoulia (USTHB)
Kheira Lakhdari (ENSTA)
Leila Ghomari (ENSTA)
Loutfi Zerarga (Univ. Bejaia)
Lyes Badis (Univ. Bouira)
M’hamed Hamadouche (Univ. Boumerdes)
Mahdi Hadef (ASSI)
Messaoud Bengherabi (CDTA)
Mohamed Abdelhak Kara (NSCS)
Mohamed Amine Riahla (NSCS)
Mohamed Bachir Yagoubi (Univ. Laghouat)
Mohamed El Amine Bouabid (CERIST)
Mohamed Issaad (CDTA)
Mohamed Ould Khaoua (USDB1)
Mouloud Koudil (ESI)
Mourad Amad (Univ. Bouira)
Mourad Debbabi (Univ. Concordia, Canada)
Mustapha Aouache (CDTA)
Mustapha Messedded (NSCS)
Mustapha Mouzai (NSCS)
Omar Nouali (CERIST)
Othmane Nait Hamoud (ASSI)
Ouassila Hioual (NHSAST)
Ouided Hioual (Univ. Khenchela)
Oussama Annad (ENSTA)
Rachid Djerbi (Univ. Boumerdes)
Sadek El Amine Boughaleb (NSCS)
Safia Bourahla (NSCS)
Said Meghzili (NSCS)
Said Yahiaoui (CERIST)
Salim Chikhi (Univ. Constantine 2)
Sassi Bentrad (NSCS)
Walid Khaled Hidouci (ESI)
Walid Sahraoui (NSCS)
Yacine Ahmed Benia (NSCS)
Yahia Yassine Ait Ali (ESI)
Yasser Moussa Berghout (NSCS)
Yassine Meraihi (Univ. Boumerdes)
Youcef Yahiatene (Univ. Boumerdes)