The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into critical infrastructure systems—including electrical power grids, transportation networks, healthcare, and water management—has significantly enhanced operational efficiency while introducing complex cybersecurity vulnerabilities. These systems, often characterized by legacy integration, distributed architectures, and resource-constrained devices, present expanded attack surfaces susceptible to advanced cyber threats. Major incidents, such as the Stuxnet cyberattack and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, underscore the critical need for robust and adaptive security frameworks.

This workshop invites high-quality research paper submissions addressing theoretical advances, experimental studies, and applied solutions in securing IoT-enabled critical infrastructure, aiming to advance interdisciplinary research, strengthen cyber-physical system resilience, and foster innovative approaches to threat detection, prevention, and response. Interdisciplinary approaches that integrate cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering to improve resilience, detection, and response capabilities are given a lot of attention.


Scope and Topics of Interest
The workshop solicits original research papers on, but not limited to:

Security architectures for IoT-enabled cyber-physical systems (CPS)

Vulnerability analysis in ICS and SCADA environments

AI and machine learning for intrusion and anomaly detection

Cryptographic protocols for resource-constrained IoT devices

Threat modeling and risk assessment in critical infrastructure

Resilience, fault tolerance, and recovery strategies

Security and IoT in smart grids, healthcare, and intelligent transportation systems

Standards, governance, and regulatory frameworks

Security Frameworks for IoT-enabled power grids: Challenges and solutions

Risk assessment and management in industrial IoT (IIoT) systems

Data privacy and integrity in healthcare IoT devices within critical infrastructures

Intrusion detection and response mechanisms for IoT in transportation networks

Blockchain-based security solutions for IoT devices in critical infrastructure

The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing IoT security for critical systems

Addressing supply chain security risks in IoT devices

Quantum computing and its impact on IoT cybersecurity


Format and Review Process
The workshop will follow a peer-reviewed academic format involving the submission of original unpublished papers, a review process conducted by an expert program committee, and the presentation of accepted papers in oral sessions. Papers should submit in IEEE format.


Organisers
Prof. Samir A. Elsagheer, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt

Prof. Tarek Gaber, University of Salford, UK

Prof. Diaa-Eldin Mansour, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt

Prof. Ahmed Anter, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt


Technical Program Committee

Prof. Ahmed Fares, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt

Prof. Hossam kasem, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Arafa, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt

Dr. Mostafa Elsayed, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST),Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Elaraby, Benha University, Egypt

Prof. Rania Hodhod, Columbus State University, USA

Dr. Ahmed Hamed, Canadian University, UAE

Prof. Islam Amer, Portsmouth University, UK

Dr. Tarek Ali, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Dr. Alaa Othman, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany

Dr. Salem AlJanah, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, KSA

Dr. Mohamed Tahoun, Suez Canal University, Egypt




Important Notes:

Submission Date Open: 15 April 2026

Submission Deadline Date: 15 May 2026

Acceptance Notification: 25 May 2026