These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 23rd European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ECCWS 2024), supported by University of Jyväskylä, and JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland on 27-28 June 2024. The Conference Chair is Dr Martti Lehto from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and the Programme Chair is Dr Mika Karjalainen from JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland. ECCWS is a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 23rd year conference remains the opportunity for participants to network and share ideas. The aims and scope of the conference is to be a forum for technical, theoretical and practical exchange about the study, management, development and implementation of systems and concepts to improve cyber security and combat cyber warfare. The opening keynote presentation is given by Stefan Lee, from Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland, on the topic of Geopolitics and Cyberspace: Key Implications for National Cybersecurity Policies and Strategies. The second day of the conference will open with an address by Colonel Janne Jokinen, Finnish Defence Force, Finland speaking on Ten Practical Hindrances to Building Cyber Defence. With an initial submission of 171 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 180 Academic research papers, 11 PhD research papers, 6 Masters research paper and 2 work-in-progress papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, The Czech republic, United Arab Emirates, UK and USA.

These proceedings represent the work of researchers participating in the 15th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ECCWS 2016) which is being hosted this year by the Universitat der Bundeswehr, Munich, Germany on the 7-8 July 2016. ECCWS is a recognised event on the International research conferences calendar and provides a valuable plat-form for individuals to present their research findings, display their work in progress and discuss conceptual and empirical advances in the area of Cyberwar and Cyber Security. It provides an important opportunity for researchers and managers to come together with peers to share their experiences of using the varied and ex-panding range of Cyberwar and Cyber Security research available to them. With an initial submission of 110 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 37 Academic research papers and 11 PhD research papers, 1 Master's research paper, 2 Work In Progress papers and 2 non-academic papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers come from many different coun-tries including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Kenya, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, UK and USA. This is not only highlighting the international character of the conference, but is also promising very interesting discussions based on the broad treasure trove of experience of our community and partici-pants."

These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 15th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS 2020), hosted by Old Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk, Virginia on 12-13 March 2020. The Conference Chair is Prof. Brian K. Payne and the Programme Chair is Prof. Hongyi Wu, both from Old Dominion University. ICCWS is now a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 15th year the key aim remains the opportunity for participants to share ideas and meet the people who hold them. The scope of papers will ensure an interesting two days. The subjects covered illustrate the wide range of topics that fall into this important and ever-growing area of research. With an initial submission of 139 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 59 Academic research papers, 7 PhD research papers, 4 Masters Research papers, 1 non-academic paper and 1 work-in-progress paper published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Lesotho, Malaysia, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, the Netherlands, and USA.

Conferences Proceedings of 20th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security

These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 19th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ECCWS 2020), supported by University of Chester, UK on 25-26 June 2020. The Conference Co-chairs are Dr Thaddeus Eze and Dr Lee Speakman, both from University of Chester and the Programme Chair is Dr Cyril Onwubiko from IEEE and Director, Cyber Security Intelligence at Research Series Limited. ECCWS is a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 19th year the key aim remains the opportunity for participants to share ideas and meet. The conference was due to be held at University of Chester, UK, but due to the global Covid-19 pandemic it was moved online to be held as a virtual event. The scope of papers will ensure an interesting conference. The subjects covered illustrate the wide range of topics that fall into this important and ever-growing area of research.

These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 23rd European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ECCWS 2024), supported by University of Jyväskylä, and JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland on 27-28 June 2024. The Conference Chair is Dr Martti Lehto from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and the Programme Chair is Dr Mika Karjalainen from JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland. ECCWS is a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 23rd year conference remains the opportunity for participants to network and share ideas. The aims and scope of the conference is to be a forum for technical, theoretical and practical exchange about the study, management, development and implementation of systems and concepts to improve cyber security and combat cyber warfare. The opening keynote presentation is given by Stefan Lee, from Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland, on the topic of Geopolitics and Cyberspace: Key Implications for National Cybersecurity Policies and Strategies. The second day of the conference will open with an address by Colonel Janne Jokinen, Finnish Defence Force, Finland speaking on Ten Practical Hindrances to Building Cyber Defence. With an initial submission of 171 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 180 Academic research papers, 11 PhD research papers, 6 Masters research paper and 2 work-in-progress papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, The Czech republic, United Arab Emirates, UK and USA.

These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 20th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ECCWS 2021), supported by University of Chester, UK on 24-25 June 2021. The Conference Co-chairs are Dr Thaddeus Eze University of Chester and Dr Lee Speakman, University of Salford and the Programme Chair is Dr Cyril Onwubiko from IEEE and Director, Cyber Security Intelligence at Research Series Limited. ECCWS is a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 20th year the key aim remains the opportunity for participants to share ideas and meet. The conference was due to be held at University of Chester, UK, but due to the global Covid-19 pandemic it was moved online to be held as a virtual event. The scope of papers will ensure an interesting conference. The subjects covered illustrate the wide range of topics that fall into this important and ever-growing area of research. The opening keynote presentation is given by Detective Inspector David Turner, and Detective Constable Michael Roberts on the topic of Policing the UK Cyber Space. There will be a second keynote at 12:45 on Thursday presented by: Detective Constable Will Farrell, and Police Constable Phil Byrom on CyberChoices - Helping young people choose the right and legal path. The second day of the conference will open with an address by of the Keith Terrill, and Louisa Murphy speaking on Current Cyber Crime Patterns and Trends - Covering the Traditional and Dark Webs. With an initial submission of 116 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 54 Academic research papers, 11 PhD research papers, 4 Masters research paper and 5 work-in-progress papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, KENYA, Kosovo, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, UK and USA.