World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
International Journal of Information Security
H-index 17

International Journal of Information Security

1615-5262

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10207

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Computer Science 352 85 95 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 92
Documents by Best Scientists*: 101
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 55
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.753
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Information Security?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Cryptography, Computer security, Theoretical computer science, Computer communication networks and Encryption. Issues in Cryptography were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Distributed computing, Computer network, Authentication and Key (cryptography), Public-key cryptography. It addresses concerns in Computer security which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Cloud computing and The Internet.

International Journal of Information Security investigates Theoretical computer science research which frequently intersects with Random oracle. Encryption research is the primary subject tackled in the journal with a focus on Attribute-based encryption.

  • Cryptography (71.50%)
  • Computer security (50.31%)
  • Theoretical computer science (16.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) (1200 citations)
  • OFMC: A symbolic model checker for security protocols (390 citations)
  • Game strategies in network security (372 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Information Security:

The published papers cover a variety of subjects, including Cryptography, Computer security, Theoretical computer science, Computer communication networks and Computer security model. The published papers center on topics in Cryptography, with a focus on Cryptographic protocol. The works on Computer security tackled in the journal publications bring together disciplines like Cloud computing and The Internet.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Operating system
  • Programming language
  • Computer network

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Information Security primarily tackles Cryptography, Computer security, Computer communication networks, Computer network and Artificial intelligence. Some problems in Cryptography that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Set (abstract data type), The Internet, Encryption, Authentication and Cloud computing. The studies in Encryption featured incorporate elements of Distributed computing and Access control.

International Journal of Information Security connects research in Computer security with the related topic of Software deployment. The research on Artificial intelligence featured in it combines topics in other fields like Machine learning and Malware. It facilitates discussions on Malware that incorporate concepts from other fields like Android (operating system) and Theoretical computer science.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A novel scalable intrusion detection system based on deep learning (14 citations)
  • Toward a blockchain-based framework for challenge-based collaborative intrusion detection (12 citations)
  • Measuring and visualizing cyber threat intelligence quality (9 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Information Security (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Willy Susilo (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jianying Zhou (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yi Mu (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nigel P. Smart (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Robert H. Deng (6 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Information Security (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Purdue University (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Wollongong (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Queensland University of Technology (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Institute for Infocomm Research Singapore (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • IBM (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 6.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.11% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.16% of all publications and 72.97% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Paths in Information Security Research

As the field of Information Security continues to grow, so do the career opportunities related to this unique discipline. It opens up a broad range of professional roles such as cybersecurity consultants, security analysts, information systems managers, encryption specialists, and even research and teaching roles in academia. For instance, there are roles for middle school math teachers who are keen on integrating information security in their curriculum to get students acquainted with the discipline at a young age. To know more about this particular path, you can refer to this resource on how to be a middle school math teacher in New York.

Working in these areas often requires a robust understanding of Cryptography, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, and other interconnected fields discussed in the International Journal of Information Security. Therefore, prospective researchers or practitioners may find it beneficial to frequently engage with the latest research publications in these topics.

Specifically, researchers who are interested in potentially publishing in the journal or contributing to the field can look into the most cited papers or focus on topics that are the center of the last journal edition. This approach can provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of the field, significant breakthroughs, and potential areas of future research. This information can be particularly useful for novice researchers or those making a transition towards Information Security research.

Conclusively, being an active reader of industry-specific journals like the International Journal of Information Security is highly beneficial for those seeking a career in the relevant field and can be a stepping stone towards achieving their professional goals.

Top Publications

  • Cyber security in New Space

    (2020)
    101 Citations
  • Intelligent and behavioral-based detection of malware in IoT spectrum sensors

    Unknown

    (2022)
    74 Citations
  • Toward a blockchain-based framework for challenge-based collaborative intrusion detection

    Wenjuan Li;Wenjuan Li;Yu Wang;Jin Li;Man Ho Au

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • Enhancing challenge-based collaborative intrusion detection networks against insider attacks using blockchain

    Weizhi Meng;Wenjuan Li;Laurence T. Yang;Peng Li

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • Attacks on smart grid: power supply interruption and malicious power generation

    Sridhar Adepu;Nandha Kumar Kandasamy;Jianying Zhou;Aditya Mathur;Aditya Mathur

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Automatic analysis of attack graphs for risk mitigation and prioritization on large-scale and complex networks in Industry 4.0

    George Stergiopoulos;George Stergiopoulos;Panagiotis Dedousis;Dimitris Gritzalis

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • SonarSnoop: active acoustic side-channel attacks

    Peng Cheng;Ibrahim Ethem Bagci;Utz Roedig;Jeff Yan

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • ChoKIFA+: an early detection and mitigation approach against interest flooding attacks in NDN

    Abdelmadjid Benarfa;Muhammad Hassan;Eleonora Losiouk;Alberto Compagno

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Cyber insurance: state of the art, trends and future directions

    (2023)
    23 Citations
  • Privacy in targeted advertising on mobile devices: a survey

    (2022)
    23 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Choosing to study Computer Science in the USA opens up diverse career opportunities, including some of the majors that make the most money. For students balancing cost and quality, many cheap online universities offer solid curriculum and flexibility without breaking the bank.

Additionally, when searching for programs, consider enrolling in accredited online universities that waive application fees, making the process more accessible. These institutions ensure your degree holds value and meets recognized standards.

For those eager to enter the workforce quickly, fast track bachelor degree options can significantly reduce the time spent studying, allowing graduates to launch their careers sooner without compromising educational quality.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles