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Special Issues
Cryptography publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Advances in Post-Quantum Cryptography
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Emerging Cryptographic Techniques in Watermarking and Steganography for Secure Communication and Privacy
Deadline: 10 April 2026
Advanced Information Security Solutions for Future and Efficient IoT, Wireless, and Localization Systems
Deadline: 8 March 2026
Advances in Provable and Practical Security—ProvSec 2025
Deadline: 31 January 2026
Information and Communications Security—ICICS 2025
Deadline: 10 January 2026
Recent Advances in Image/Signal Encryption and Decryption Techniques
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Interdisciplinary Cryptography
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Advances in Privacy, Security, and Trust: Cryptographic Perspectives from PST2025
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Emerging Topics in Hardware Security
Deadline: 10 December 2025
Cryptography and Network Security—CANS 2024
Deadline: 10 December 2025
Information Security and Privacy—ACISP 2025
Deadline: 20 November 2025
Advanced Techniques in Watermarking, Encryption and Steganography for Secure Communication
Deadline: 20 November 2025
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