The main theme of VCRIS 2025 is the application of cryptography and information security, with a new track of quantum science and technology. The conference aims to provide a platform for exchanging and sharing the latest research in the fields of cryptography, information security, and quantum science and technology. It also offers an opportunity for the publication and dissemination of cutting-edge research through reputable international publishers. As part of the conference, the Quantum Autumn School contributes to raising awareness among scientists, professionals, lecturers, and students about the significance of quantum science and applications.

TOPICS OF INTEREST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

FOUNDATIONS OF CRYPTOGRAPHY TRACK: Foundational Theory and Mathematics, Block and Stream Ciphers, Hash Function, Public Key Cryptography, Random number and pseudo-random number generation, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptanalysis, Digital Signature, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Cryptography.

NEW APPLICATIONS OF CRYPTOGRAPHY TRACK: Applied Cryptography, Cryptographic Aspects of Blockchains, Secure Implementation and Optimization in Hardware or Software, Information Hiding and Watermarking, Side Channel Attacks and Countermeasures.

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY TRACK: Distributed Systems Security, IoT Security, Mobile Network Security, Network Security, Wireless Network Security.

APPLICATIONS SECURITY TRACK: AI in Cyber Security, Big Data and Cloud Security, Blockchain Security, Database Security, Malware analysis, Operating System Security, Software Security, Web Security and Privacy.

QUANTUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRACK: Quantum Computing, Quantum Simulation, Quantum Algorithm Implementation, Quantum chemistry, Quantum communication and networks, Quantum computer science, Quantum error correction, Quantum information theory, Quantum sensors.

PAPER SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATION:

The authors are invited to submit their full papers by the deadline through the VCRIS 2025 submission page. The submissions will be peer-reviewed for originality and scientific quality. As the tradition of VCRIS series, the conference proceedings is planned to be published in IEEE Xplore and indexed in DBLP and other digital libraries.