
Academic Journal
Q2Information and Computer Security
About Information and Computer Security
Information and Computer Security is a scholarly journal published by Emerald Publishing. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.543 and H-index of 63.
Coverage: 2015-2026. Research categories: Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Information Systems and Management (Q2); Management Information Systems (Q2); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Software (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Information and Cyber Security; Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies; Privacy, Security, and Data Protection; Network Security and Intrusion Detection; Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies; User Authentication and Security Systems.
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