ISEA
ISAP
2026
Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA)
International Conference on Security and Privacy (ISAP)
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Advancing Security and Privacy Research
The 2026 Edition of the ISEA International Conference on Security and Privacy (ISEA–ISAP 2026) is hosted by IIT Madras and is part of the ISEA Phase III initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, aimed at promoting awareness, research, and activities in the field of information security and privacy.
The 5th ISEA–ISAP 2026 conference will feature keynote lectures, paper presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, explore practical solutions, and network with leading professionals in the field.
ISEA–ISAP 2026 aims to foster knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration to advance secure and privacy-aware technologies globally. Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to submit their work and join this prestigious platform.
Original submissions are invited from researchers, practitioners, and academics presenting innovative contributions in information security and privacy. The conference provides a platform to share ideas, research findings, and practical solutions addressing current challenges and emerging trends in cybersecurity.










Important Dates
Mark your calendar for these key deadlines
Paper Acceptance Notification
5th December, 2025
Workshop / Tutorial Acceptance Notification
5th December, 2025
Poster Acceptance Notification
5th December, 2025
Camera Ready Submission
15th December, 2025
Submit Your Research
The ISEA Conference on Security and Privacy 2026 invites high-quality original research papers in all areas of security and privacy. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Network and systems security
- Cryptography and its applications
- Privacy-enhancing technologies
- Web and mobile security
- Cloud and IoT security
- Machine learning for security and privacy
- Blockchain and distributed systems security
- Formal methods for security
Key Highlights
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IIT Madras CTF Hackathon 2026
₹5 Lakh Prize Pool
Thematic Areas
Computer and Network Security
Mobile Device Security
Systems and Software Security
Hardware Security
Security in Futuristic Technologies
Cryptography
Security in Distributed Wireless Networks
Cyber Forensics
Cybersecurity (Operations, Services, Governance) & Privacy
Fintech Security (Including Blockchain)
Guests of Honour
Shri Rajesh Arya
Chairman,
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO),
Government of India
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO),
Government of India
Shri Navin Kumar Singh, IPS
National Cybersecurity Coordinator,
Government of India
Government of India
Prof. V Kamakoti
Director,
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Shri Vinayak Godse
CEO,
Data Security Council of India
Data Security Council of India
Ms. Tulika Pandey
Scientist G and Group Head
Capacity Building and Skill Development Group,
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY),
Government of India
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY),
Government of India
Discover who’s speaking at the ISEA–ISAP Conference 2026
Keynote Speakers
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Talk #5: Collaborative Intelligence for Cybersecurity
Read moreDr. Surya Nepal
Senior Principal Research Scientist,
CSIRO Data61, Australia
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Talk #4: Translating Cybersecurity Research & Innovation to Commercialisation – Ideas-to-Market
Read moreProf. Muttukrishnan Rajarajan
Deputy Head of Engineering
Co-Director, Centre for Online Harm, Safeguarding, Privacy and Identity (COSPI)
Co-Founder, Cyber London
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Talk #3: AI and Forensics: Where We Are and the Shape of What’s Next
Read moreProf. Dr. Frank Breitinger
Chair for Cybersecurity,
University of Augsburg, Institute of Computer Science
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