International Journal of Information Security, Privacy and Digital Forensics (IJISPDF)

Aim and Scope

IJISPDF publishes original research, case studies, technical reports, reviews, and scholarly discourse in areas including, but not limited to:

Information Security

• Cybersecurity frameworks, architectures, and models
• Threat detection, analysis, and mitigation
• Network, cloud, mobile, and IoT security
• Security governance, compliance, risk management

Privacy and Data Protection

• Data protection laws, policies, and ethical issues
• Privacy-preserving technologies
• Identity management and access control
• Privacy implications of AI, big data, and emerging technologies

Digital Forensics

• Computer, mobile, cloud, and network forensics
• Forensic investigation techniques and tools
• Evidence handling, chain of custody, and admissibility
• Cybercrime investigation, incident response, and attribution

Emerging Fields

• Cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure security
• Cryptography and secure communications
• Blockchain security and decentralized applications
• Artificial intelligence for security and forensics

The journal encourages interdisciplinary contributions that connect technology with law, policy, ethics, and societal impacts.

Editorial Policy

IJISPDF adheres to internationally recognized editorial and publication standards. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review to ensure fairness, novelty, and academic integrity. The journal welcomes contributions from local and international researchers and promotes collaborative research between academia, industry, and government institutions.

The journal is committed to:

• Upholding high ethical standards in research and publication
• Ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the review process
• Promoting diversity of perspectives in global cybersecurity and forensic science

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts through the Open Journal System (OJS) platform according to the journal’s submission policies. Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Standard sections include:

• Abstract
• Keywords
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References (APA/IEEE or journal-specified style)

Detailed submission instructions, formatting guidelines, and publication fees (if any) are provided within the OJS submission portal.

Audience

The journal’s readership includes:

• University researchers, postgraduate students, and scholars
• Cybersecurity professionals and digital forensic analysts
• Policy makers, regulatory authorities, and legal practitioners
• Technology developers and industry experts

Frequency of Publication

IJISPDF is published periodically (e.g., biannually or annually—can be customized based on NCS structure). Special issues may be released on emerging topics of global relevance.

Publisher

Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
The Nigeria Computer Society is the foremost professional association in Nigeria for individuals and organizations involved in computing, information technology, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. Through its journals, conferences, and capacity-building initiatives, NCS promotes technological advancement, research excellence, and digital transformation across the nation.

Contact Information

For inquiries, manuscript submissions, or editorial communication, please contact:
Editorial Office, International Journal of Information Security, Privacy and Digital Forensics (IJISPDF)
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)