ICCWS

20^th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security
28-29 March 2025, Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.A

William & Mary Law School, USA

Welcome to ICCWS 2025

The International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS) is a prominent academic conference that has been held annually for 20 years, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and scholars from around the globe to discuss and advance the field of cyber warfare and security. The conference proceedings are published each year, contributing to the body of knowledge in this rapidly evolving domain.

The ICCWS serves as a crucial platform for the exchange of ideas and the dissemination of cutting-edge research in cyber warfare and security. By covering a wide range of topics, the conference facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, driving forward innovations and improvements in how nations, organizations, and individuals address cyber threats. The open access conference proceedings, published annually, provide valuable insights and are frequently cited by academics, policymakers, and industry professionals, underscoring the conference’s role in shaping the future of cyber warfare and security.

Conference Chair

Programme Chair

Personal Message

We are excited to welcome you to ICCWS 2025 at the William & Mary Law School, located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.A.

William & Mary Law School is one of five graduate and professional programs at William & Mary, a premier public research university widely recognized for its outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus, and vibrant community.  The Law School's history dates back to 1779.

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, one hour from Richmond and Virginia Beach and three hours from Washington, D.C., the Law School offers a welcoming environment for learning. 

Important Dates

Conference Publications

Papers accepted for the ICCWS after the double-blind peer review process, will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to author registration and payment. The conference proceedings have an ISSN (2049-9870) and will be assigned an ISBN on publication. Proceedings are accessible here: https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/iccws

Additionally, papers that have been presented at the conference will also be considered for further development and possible publication in the journals listed below. Authors are invited to submit their work to these journals mentioning that they attended the conference. Authors will be expected to develop the work by 40-50%, including a change of title and abstract. Individual journal procedures will need to be followed and there is no guarantee of publication.

• • • Journal of Information Warfare (classified by the Australian Research Council):  (ISSN 1445-3312 (Printed) ISSN 1445-3347 (Online))
    • International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism (IJCWT) published by Information Resources Management Association, USA.( DOI: 10.4018/IJCWT, ISSN: 1947-3435, EISSN: 1947-3443).
    • International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics published by Inderscience UK (ISSN:1751-1911X).

Conference Accreditations

 The Proceedings of the International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS) will be submitted to the following bodies for indexing:

• BowkerLink Publisher Access System
• British Library Legal Deposit
• Curran Associates Proceedings
• EBSCO database of Conference Proceedings
• Elsevier Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Google Book Search
• submitted for consideration by the Web of Science (WoS) Conference Proceedings Citation Index
  
• Institution of Engineering and Technology in the UK
• Nielsen
• Publishers’ Licensing Services
• ProQuest
• Ranked 1 in the Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers

The Conference Proceedings are submitted for accreditation on publication. Please note that depending on the accreditation body this process can take up to several months.