Special Issue Information
Brief Description and Aims of the Special Issue: The Scientific and Professional Conference Security 4.0 – Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience of Information Systems (CYRES 2026) is dedicated to the contemporary challenges of the digital environment, the development of secure and resilient architectures, and the exploration of protection models and incident response strategies. The conference addresses technical, governance, legal, and analytical dimensions of cybersecurity against the backdrop of growing digital dependency, rapidly evolving threat landscapes, and an increasingly demanding regulatory environment at the European Union level and beyond. The goal of the conference is to bring together academic researchers, industry professionals, government representatives, and security sector experts to present research findings, exchange experiences, and advance regional knowledge in the field of cybersecurity and digital resilience. A particular emphasis is placed on strengthening the research and professional community in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the broader Western Balkans region, as well as fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and the public sector. The conference program consists of two complementary tracks. The scientific track features peer-reviewed papers, plenary lectures, thematic sessions, and panel discussions aimed at the academic and research community. Alongside the scientific track, a closed professional track will be organized exclusively for law enforcement officers, members of the security sector, and representatives of relevant institutions. This part focuses on the practical side of digital forensics, how to respond to cybersecurity incidents, and how to use security tools and methods in investigations and institutions.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Digital Resilience, Threat Modelling, Attack Vector Classification, Intrusion Detection, Network Security, Software Security, Secure Software Development, Formal Verification, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity Management, Access Control, Operating System Security, Virtualization Security, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Embedded Systems Security, IoT Security, Operational Technology Security, OT/ICS Security, Telecommunications Security, 5G Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Hybrid Warfare, State-Sponsored Attacks, Cyber Operations, Information Security Governance, Cyber Risk Assessment, Risk Quantification, Regulatory Compliance, Data Protection, Privacy, Supply Chain Security, Cyber Policy, Security Capacity Building, Cybersecurity Education, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Network Traffic Analysis, Automated Incident Response, Large Language Models, Security Analytics, Model Interpretability, Explainable AI, Algorithmic Accountability, Western Balkans, Regional Cybersecurity
Title Acronym: CYRES 2026
Special Issue ID: S2
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Special Issue Editor
Guest Editor: Ivan Markić
Affiliation: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Computing and Electrical Engineering University of Mostar
E-mail: ivan.markic@fsre.sum.ba
Short Biography: Ivan Markić, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Computing, and Electrical Engineering at the University of Mostar, where he leads the laboratories for information security and applied computing. He earned his doctorate in technical sciences, field of computing, at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture (FESB), University of Split, and his research focuses on cybersecurity and the application of artificial intelligence methods in the protection of computer systems. He is Vice Dean for Digitalization and Innovation and participates in projects related to computer systems security and faculty development. He holds over 15 years of experience in the real sector, predominantly in the insurance industry, having worked across all levels of the IT profession, from software development and information systems auditing to leading IT departments. He has experience as a director of IT, working on infrastructure modernization, cloud solution deployment, and data architecture management. He is active in professional associations for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence that bring together key institutions from the academic, public, and private sectors.
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