The 7th Symposium on Security and Privacy in Next-Generation Networks (SPNGN2016)
in Conjunction with
13th International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations (ITNG 2016)
April 11-13, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
http://www.itng.info

Scope
Next Generation Network (NGN) nowadays plays an important role in the sector of telecommunication and has huge importance for future research. NGN communication is making the world’s life easier by giving round the clock connectivity with high data transfer. The NGN communication includes number of promising architectures as Internet of things, Personal wireless networks: body area wireless sensor network, wireless sensor and actuator network, Wireless Mesh networks, Next generation Internet, Cloud computing, LTE advanced, Machine-to-Machine network. The NGN communication must be secure and preserve the privacy of its users and requires innovative methods to address the continuous and emerging security threats.
This track is a forum for researchers, academics, and industries to debate the different issues related to security and privacy in next-Generation Networks, discuss relevant theoretical and practical solutions, and explore areas related to the theory, applications, development, experiences, and evaluation studies.

Topics
Topics of the track consist of all aspects related to security and privacy issues for Next generation. They include but are not limited to:
• Vulnerability assessment
• Mobile Identity management
• Authentication, security access policies
• Privacy-respecting Authentication
• Privacy issues in the Internet of Things
• Privacy issues in wireless networks
• Security Management of Machine-to-Machine network
• Forensics analysis
• Remote and wireless-based Biometrics system
• Mobile malware
• Mobile botnets
• Security and privacy issues in Smartphones
• Intrusion and fraud detection
• Socio-economic issues

Paper Submission
Papers should be original and contain contributions of theoretical or experimental nature, or be unique experience reports. Interested authors should submit a 6-page summary of their original and unpublished work including 5 keywords in the CPS format to the track chair. Electronic submission in the PDF, PS or MS Word format is strongly encouraged. For instructions on electronic submissions, Click here.

Evaluation Process
Papers will be evaluated for originality, significance, clarity, and soundness. Per ITNG policy, except for invited papers, all papers will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN.

Best Student Paper
The Best Student Paper will be awarded at the conference. To be eligible, the student must be the sole author of the paper, or the first author and primary contributor. (The winner of the award will present the paper in a plenary session at the conference). A cover letter to the General Chair/Track Chair must identify the paper as a candidate for this competition at the time of submission.

Social Activities
Preconference Reception (Track Chairs to meet authors), Evening, April 17, 2016
Conference Dinner Reception, Evening, April 19, 2016

Consideration for Journals
Best papers will be selected and considered for publication in the following Special issues, after further extension and normal peer reviewed process according to Journal policy
•Special issue of ANNALS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS on “Security and Privacy Issues in Cloud Computing” (CONFIRMED)
•Special issue of MOBILE INFORMATION SYSTEMS on “Fundamental Issues in Mobile Healthcare Information Systems” (CONFIRMED)


Important Dates
Paper Submission: November 27th, 2015 (Extended)
Acceptance Notification: December 18th, 2015
Advance Registration: January 15th, 2016
Camera Ready Submission: February 19th, 2016

Organising Committee

Kashif Saleem
Center of Excellence in Information Assurance (CoEIA), King Saud University, KSA
ksaleem@ksu.edu.sa

Abdelouahid Derhab
Center of Excellence in Information Assurance (CoEIA), King Saud University, KSA
abderhab@ksu.edu.sa

Haider Abbas
Center of Excellence in Information Assurance (CoEIA), King Saud University, KSA
hsiddiqui@KSU.EDU.SA

Basit Shahzad, King Saud University, KSA
basit.shahzad@gmail.com