Dear All, Some of you may be interested in the following Call for Papers. Regards, Maura ECIW 2005: THE 4th EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION WARFARE AND SECURITY University of Glamorgan, UK, 11-12 July 2005 CALL FOR PAPERS, WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS . The Fourth European Conference on Information Warfare and Security (ECIW) is an opportunity for academics, practitioners and consultants from Europe and elsewhere who are involved in the study, management, development and implementation of systems and concepts to combat information warfare or to improve information systems security to come together and exchange ideas. There are several strong strands of research and interest that are developing in the area including the understanding of threats and risks to information systems, the development of a strong security culture, as well as incident detection and post incident investigation. This conference is continuing to establish itself as a key event for individuals working in the field from around the world . The advisory group for the conference invites submissions of papers on both the theory and practice of all aspects of Information Warfare and Security. The conference in July 2005 is seeking qualitative, experience-based and quantitative papers as well as case studies and reports of work in progress from academics, information systems practitioners, consultants and government departments. Topics may include, but are not limited to, e-Intelligence/counter-intelligence, Perception management, Information warfare theory, Electro-magnetic pulse weapons, Information, computer and network security, Cryptography, Physical security, Security policy, Information warfare policy, Information warfare techniques, Hacking, Infra-structure warfare, National security policy, Corporate defence mechanisms, Security for small to medium enterprises, Cyber Terrorism, Ethical, Political and Social Issues relating to Information Warfare, Information warfare and security education, Legal issues concerned with information warfare and e-Crime, Cyber-terrorism. In addition to multiple streams of papers, the conference committee are inviting proposals for workshops and tutorials on topics related to Information Warfare and Security, and research methods applicable to this field. Submission details: Abstract details: The Abstract should be a minimum of 100 and no more than 300 words including keywords to be received by 31 January 2005. Abstracts have to include the proposed title for the paper, the full names, addresses and email addresses of all authors and a telephone number for at least one contact author. File type: Word for Windows. Submission: By email attachment to: <mailto:submissions@academic-conferences.org?subject=ECIW 2004 Submission>submissions@academic-conferences.org Full papers: Only required on acceptance of abstract. The full papers (between 3000-5000 words) will be double blind reviewed before being accepted for presentation at the conference and for publication in the conference proceedings. Submission date will be no later than 28 March 2005. Important Information: The selection panel of the conference committee will consider all abstracts received by the submission deadline to ensure that the proposed paper is relevant to the Conference. The authors of abstracts, which describe a relevant paper, will receive a notification of abstract acceptance. All full papers will be double-blind reviewed by members of the conference committee to ensure an adequate standard, that the proposed subject of their abstract has been followed, that the paper is of a suitable length, the standard of English is adequate and the paper is appropriately referenced. Papers that are accepted will be published in the conference proceedings providing at least one author registers and presents the work at the Conference (see the registration section of the conference website for more information about registration). Due to the large number of papers expected for this conference, the committee only allows an author to present one paper. Therefore if multiple papers are accepted for presentation different co-authors need to present each paper. Important dates: Abstract submission deadline: 31 January 2005 Notification of abstract acceptance: 14 February 2005 Full paper due for review: 28 March 2005 Notification of paper acceptance: 9 May 2005 Final copy of full paper due (with changes): 30 May 2005 Conference Web site: http://www.academic-conferences.org/eciw2005/eciw2005-home.htm