Special Issue on Information Security and Computer Fraud

Information security is the practice of defending information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction. It is a general term that can be used regardless of the form the data may take (e.g. electronic, physical). Computer fraud is the act of using a computer to take or alter electronic data, or to gain unlawful use of a computer or system. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Information Security and Computer Fraud.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Information Security and Computer Fraud. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Data encryption
• Risk management
• Applied cryptography
• Network security
• Contingency planning and disaster recovery
• Access control
• Security software and software protection
• Authentication and validation
• Virus reports
• E-commerce security
• Computer forensics
• Electronic frauds
• Information hiding and watermarking
• Intrusion detection
• Information dissemination control
• Audit and financial control methodologies

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Information Security and Computer Fraud” should be selected during your submission.

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For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

jcc@scirp.org.