BuildSec 2025 : BuildSEC'25 - Building a Secure & Empowered Cyberspace

December 1-3, 2025IIT Patna, Bihar, India
IEEE BuildSEC’25
Building a Secure & Empowered Cyberspace
(IEEE approval pending)
📍 IIT Patna, Bihar, India
📅 December 1–3, 2025
🌐 https://buildsec.org



📣 Call for Papers

Following the success of BuildSEC 2024, we are excited to announce the second edition of the BuildSEC conference. BuildSEC’25 aims to become a premier venue for cybersecurity and privacy research, bringing together academia, industry, and government to address the most pressing challenges in cyberspace.

The conference promotes not just technical excellence but a holistic view of security and privacy in our digital society. Join us in building a more secure, trusted, and resilient digital future.



🗂 Topics of Interest (include but not limited to):
• Critical Infrastructure Security
• IoT, Network, Cloud, and Wireless Security
• Cryptography and Post-Quantum Security
• Secure Software Development
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Trust, Identity, and Access Management
• Blockchain Security and Privacy Challenges
• AI and Machine Learning Security
• Privacy-Preserving and Enhancing Technologies
• Policy, Legislation, and Ethical Considerations in Security



📅 Important Dates
• Paper Registration Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Paper Submission Deadline: August 08, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: September 05, 2025
• Camera-Ready Submission: October 05, 2025



📤 Submission Guidelines

Submissions must be original, not under review elsewhere. All papers undergo a double-blind peer review. Authors must anonymize submissions and avoid identifying information.

Submission categories:
• Full Papers: Max 8 pages (plus references), IEEE format
• Short Papers: Max 6 pages (plus references), IEEE format
• Work-in-Progress / Demo Papers: Max 4 pages (plus references), IEEE format

All accepted papers will appear in the BuildSEC’25 proceedings and are planned for publication in IEEE Xplore (pending approval). Papers not presented at the conference may be removed from IEEE Xplore.

📥 Submit via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=buildsec2025

For detailed instructions, visit the conference website or contact the TPC Chairs:
• Arash Shaghaghi ([email protected])
• Raju Haldar ([email protected])

🏆 Student Awards: Recognizing high-quality student-authored papers from India.

🤝 Sponsors
• School of Computer Science and Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Australia
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, Bihar, India