[Event at CIG] WCyRes 2025 - Call for Papers (Deadline: March 2, 2025)

[Paria Shirani]

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IEEE International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Resiliency of IoT, 5G, and Beyond (WCyRes)

Held in conjunction with the 21st IEEE International Conference on the Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN)

May 12-15, 2025 | Ningbo, China

URL: http://drcn2025.cn/
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In an era of hyper-connectivity, where the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, and beyond are reshaping
industries and daily life, the need for robust cybersecurity and resilient networks has never been
more critical. The IEEE International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Resiliency of IoT, 5G, and Beyond
(WCyRes) invites visionary researchers, innovative practitioners, and forward-thinking industry experts
to explore, debate, and shape the future of secure and resilient connected systems.

This workshop aims to address the unprecedented challenges posed by IoT and next-generation networks
while spotlighting groundbreaking solutions, cutting-edge methodologies, and transformative insights.
We welcome high-quality and original contributions that push the boundaries of securing and fortifying
IoT, 5G, and emerging communication networks.


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Important Dates:
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* Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: March 2, 2025, 23:59 AoE
* Notification of Acceptance:  April 1, 2025
* Camera-Ready Submission: April 7, 2025


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Paper submissions:
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Submissions of original unpublished papers are solicited. Papers will be reviewed on novelty, significance
and contribution to the body of knowledge, correctness, and clarity. We expect all papers to provide adequate
detail to enable reproducibility of their experimental results. Accepted papers will be published in the
IEEE Xplore Digital Library, ensuring high visibility and impact within the research community.


How to submit your paper:
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The papers should be in PDF IEEE two-column conference style (https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html),
limited to five (5) pages (Including the references). Authors must submit their papers electronically through EDAS using the link:

https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=33019

The DRCN 2025 conference is technically Co-Sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society. All accepted and
presented papers will be included in the DRCN 2025 proceedings and will be subsequently submitted to IEEE
Xplore for publication. At least one author is required to register, at the full rate, to present accepted
papers at the conference and for the paper to appear in the conference proceedings and in IEEE Xplore.


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Topics of Interests:
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We invite papers that delve into the following topics, but not limited to:

IoT Security and Resilience
  * Innovative frameworks, protocols, and techniques for securing IoT ecosystems.
  * Strategies for ensuring robust resilience in large-scale IoT deployments.

5G and Beyond: Pioneering Security Solutions
  * Threat identification, mitigation strategies, and vulnerabilities in 5G and B5G systems.
  * Security challenges in advanced architectures such as network slicing and zero-trust environments.
  * Privacy-preserving mechanisms for 5G/6G applications and services.
  * Cyber resilience for autonomous vehicles and connected mobility powered by 5G.

Advanced Threat Detection and Mitigation
  * AI/ML-driven approaches for proactive threat detection in IoT and 5G networks.
  * Incident response frameworks tailored for complex and dynamic network infrastructures.

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
  * Applications in securing IoT and 5G communication networks.

Emerging Frontiers in Network Security
  * Quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for next-generation networks.
  * Physical layer security innovations and cloud/edge security for 5G systems.
Policy and Standardization
   *  Efforts to align cybersecurity and resilience with global standards and regulatory frameworks.

By engaging with these topics, the workshop aims to serve as a platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and actionable insights to address both current and emerging security challenges.

This workshop hence provides a unique opportunity to:
  (1) Share your groundbreaking research with a global audience of experts in the field.
  (2) Shape the future of secure and resilient communication networks.
  (3) Collaborate with leading academics, industry professionals, and policymakers.


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Organizing Team
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Elias Bou-Harb, Louisiana State University, email: ebouharb at lsu.edu<mailto:ebouharb at lsu.edu>
Saed Alrabaee, United Arab Emirates University, email: salrabaee at uaeu.ac.ae<mailto:salrabaee at uaeu.ac.ae>
Paria Shirani, University of Ottawa, email: pshirani at uottawa.ca<mailto:pshirani at uottawa.ca>

Join us in Ningbo, China, to pioneer innovations that safeguard the critical infrastructures of tomorrow.
Together, let us redefine the possibilities of cybersecurity and resilience in a connected world.