Workshop on Blockchain for Cybersecurity – Empowering the Future of Cyber-Resilience (BCYBER)

Scope

The CyberChain International Chair is pleased to announce a workshop dedicated to advancing research and fostering community collaboration around blockchain technology in cybersecurity. This event aims to bring together scholars, researchers, developers, and practitioners to explore innovative applications, advancements, and challenges in blockchain’s role in enhancing digital security.

The workshop will focus on the intersection of blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and distributed ledger systems, addressing key aspects such as privacy, security, governance, and blockchain-based solutions for cybersecurity threats.


Topics

  • Blockchain for Cybersecurity: Advancements, applications, and challenges.
  • Smart Contracts for Secure Digital Transactions.
  • Decentralized Applications (dApps) for Data Protection.
  • Quantum-resilient Cryptographic Techniques in Blockchain.
  • Governance of Blockchain Networks: Node Validation, Roles, and Access Control.
  • The Role of Distributed Ledger Technologies in Securing Critical Infrastructure.
  • Case Studies on Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity.
  • Blockchain-based Identity Management and Authentication.
  • Regulatory and Ethical Implications of Blockchain in Cybersecurity.
     

General deadlines

  • Deadline

    7th March, 2025

  • Workshop deadline

    14th March, 2025

  • Doctoral Consortium deadline

    21st March, 2025

  • Notification of acceptance

    25th April, 2025

  • Camera-Ready papers

    9th May, 2025

  • Conference Celebration

    25th-27th June, 2025

Submission

All proposed papers must be submitted in electronic form (PDF format) using the BLOCKCHAIN conference management system.