Aim & Scope
EKTU Journal of Information Security and Cryptography is a scientific journal aimed at publishing original results of fundamental and applied research in the fields of information security, cryptography, and modern digital technologies.
The aim of the journal is to promote the development of scientific research, facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge, and disseminate advanced results in the areas of information protection, cryptographic methods, and technologies for ensuring the security of information systems. The journal serves as a platform for interaction among scientists, researchers, academics, and professionals working in information security and related fields.
The journal publishes research articles and study results in Kazakh, Russian, and English, addressing contemporary theoretical and applied issues in information security and cryptography. The quality of published materials is ensured through a rigorous multi-stage peer-review process and adherence to publication ethics principles.
The main thematic areas of the journal include (but are not limited to):
- Cryptography and cryptographic protocols, including post-quantum cryptography and mathematical foundations of information security.
- Cybersecurity and the security of information systems and networks, including protection of software systems, network infrastructure, and web applications.
- Methods for vulnerability analysis, detection and prevention of cyberattacks, and information security incident management.
- Security of distributed, cloud, and edge computing systems, including Internet of Things (IoT) security.
- Data protection and privacy, including authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
- Cryptographic technologies and applications, including blockchain, digital signatures, and electronic identification systems.
- Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods in information security.
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, and systems analysis aimed at solving information protection challenges.
The journal’s publications are intended for a broad audience of researchers and professionals in information technology, information security, and cryptography, as well as the academic and professional community.