NordSec is an annual research conference series that has been running since 1996. The NordSec conferences address a broad range of topics on IT security. The events bring together security researchers from the Nordic countries, Northern Europe, and beyond. In addition to being a venue for academic publishing, NordSec is an important meeting place for university faculty, students, and industry researchers and experts from the region.

The NordSec 2025 places a special emphasis on Security Certification and Standardisation, delving into certification practices and their role in mitigating vulnerabilities within certified products. This year’s conference edition also underscores the evolving landscape of cryptographic protocols and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) on security and privacy research, recognising the unique challenges that socio-technical system development poses. Key focus areas include complex societal infrastructures, healthcare, smart cities and communities, national security, and various industry sectors such as automotive, energy, and banking.

NordSec addresses a broad range of topics within cybersecurity to bring together computer security researchers and practitioners, encouraging interaction between academia and industry. Proceedings will be published in Springer LNCS, Lecture Notes in Computer Science.

Possible topics include, but are not limited to

Applied cryptography
Artificial intelligence and machine learning for cybersecurity and privacy
Blockchains
Cloud security
Confidential computing
Cryptanalysis
Cryptographic protocols
Cybercrime, warfare, and forensics
Economic, legal, and social aspects of security and privacy
Formal analysis
Hardware and smart card security
Identity and access management
Information flow security
Intrusion detection and mitigation
Language-based security
Mobile, embedded, and Internet of Things security and privacy
Operating system security
Privacy-enhancing technologies
Security and privacy engineering
Security and privacy for artificial intelligence and machine learning
Security certification and standardisation
Security education and training
Security management and audit
Security and privacy metrics
Security and privacy protocols
Social engineering and phishing
Software security and malware
Threat modelling and threat intelligence
Trust and identity management
Usable security and privacy
Vulnerability testing
Web application security

Contributions should reflect original research, developments, studies, or experience. Submitted papers should be at most 16 pages (excluding references and appendices) in Springer LNCS format. Submitted papers must not substantially overlap with papers published or simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings.

Submission guidelines:
https://nordsec2025.cs.ut.ee/Main/Submission-guidelines

Submit your paper:
https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=nordsec2025