Computers & Security

Computers & Security, abbreviated as COMPUT SECUR (ISSN: 0167-4048), is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the comprehensive field of information security and computer assurance. Published by Elsevier, the journal serves as a premier international forum for the dissemination of both theoretical and practical advancements in securing digital systems, networks, and data. Its scope encompasses a wide array of critical topics, including but not limited to cryptography, network security, intrusion detection, privacy-enhancing technologies, malware analysis, cyber threat intelligence, secure software engineering, and the security of emerging paradigms such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, along with significant survey and review papers that synthesize the state of the art in specific security domains. It also features case studies, technical notes, and occasionally special issues focused on pressing contemporary challenges. The target audience is broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing academic researchers, industry practitioners, security architects, policy makers, and graduate students who require rigorous, high-impact findings. Notably, Computers & Security does not currently operate as an open access journal by default, though authors may choose open access options through Elsevier’s gold open access program. With an Impact Factor of 6.800 as projected for 2026, the journal consistently ranks in the Q1 quartile of the JCR category for Computer Science, Information Systems and related fields. This standing firmly establishes it among the most influential and highly regarded publications in the cybersecurity research community, reflecting its strong reputation for methodological rigor and practical relevance.