Computers & Security

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13.3
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5.4
Impact Factor

Computers & Security

Supports open access

13.3
CiteScore

5.4
Impact Factor

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The International Source of Innovation for the Information Security and IT Audit Professional Computers & Security is one of the most respected journals in IT security, being recognized worldwide as THE primary source of reference for IT security research and applications expertise. Computers & …

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The International Source of Innovation for the Information Security and IT Audit Professional Computers & Security is one of the most respected journals in IT security, being recognized worldwide as THE primary source of reference for IT security research and applications expertise. Computers & …

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Steven Furnell

University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Steven Furnell

University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Aims and Scope​

The International Source of Innovation for the Information Security and IT Audit Professional

Computers & Security is one of the most respected journals in IT security, being recognized worldwide as THE primary source of reference for IT security research and applications expertise.

Computers & Security provides the IT security community with a unique blend of leading edge research and sound practical management advice. It is aimed at the professional involved with computer security, audit, control and data integrity in all sectors – industry, commerce and academia – helping the community build and operate fully secure systems and organisations.

With its high-profile editorial board and informative regular features and columns, the journal is essential reading for IT security professionals around the world.

  • Our cutting edge research will help you secure and maintain your systems

  • We accept only the highest quality of papers ensuring that you receive the relevant and practical advice you need

  • We don’t only highlight the threats, we give you the solutions

Cryptology: The journal’s editorial scope has explicitly excluded cryptology since 2006. Therefore, submissions with some aspect of cryptology (including blockchains, watermarking, and steganography) as a principal component will not be considered for review.

AI and ML: As of early 2024, we have instituted a moratorium on consideration of submissions that feature AI or ML as significant components. Thus, submissions about applying an AI/ML technique to system security and privacy topics will not be considered. Also, items directed to the security of AI/ML systems themselves (such as LLM and federated learning) are out of scope of the journal and should be submitted to a venue primarily about AI/ML.