Keynote Speakers

Call For Papers       

The International Conference on Advanced Security on Software and Systems (ASSS) aims to provide a platform for professionals from academia and industry to share advanced techniques, experiences and lessons learned for securing software and systems.

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Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the ones listed below.

- Code Obfuscation
- Anti-Debugging and Anti-Simulation
- Evaluation Methodologies
- Blockchain-based Methods
- Intrusion Detection / Firewall
- Malware Analysis
- Software Vulnerability
- Software Attack and Defenses
- Static and Dynamic Program Analysis
- Hardware-based Attacks and Defenses
- Formal Methods
- AI-based Security Techniques
- Adversarial learning
- Security testing
- Application security

Important Dates

Submission Deadline	25 October 2025 (Extended!)
Acceptance Notification	15 November 2025
Camera-ready Copy Due	22 November 2025
Conference	3-5 December 2025

Author Instructions

Authors are invited to submit original papers. All papers need to be submitted electronically through the website (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=asss2025) with PDF format. Submitted papers must not substantially overlap with papers that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. Papers must be clearly presented in English, must not exceed 20 pages (excluding well-marked references and appendix) in Springer LNCS/CCIS format (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines), including tables, figures, references and appendices.

Submitted papers must not substantially overlap papers that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. All submissions should be appropriately anonymized, or will be rejected automatically. The submission should avoid obvious self-references and should be appropriately blinded.

Papers will be selected based on their originality, significance, relevance, and clarity of presentation assessed by at least three reviewers. Submission of a paper should be regarded as a commitment that, should the paper be accepted, at least one of the authors will register and attend the conference to present the work. A best paper award will be granted.

ASSS 2025 Submission Link

The proceeding of this year's conference will be published by Springer. Author instructions and LaTeX/Word templates for LNCS/CCIS publications can be found via the following link.

Springer LNCS/CCIS Author Information

Journal Special Issues

Selected papers from ASSS 2025 will be invited to consider submission (after significant extension) for special issues:

Organising Committee

General Chairs

Keke Gai, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Xiapu Luo, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Guangdong Bai, The University of Queensland, Australia

Program Chairs

Weizhi Meng, Lancaster University, UK
Qingni Shen, Peking University, China
Tao Zhang, Macau University of Science and Technology, China
Jing Yu, Minzu University of China, China

Publicity Chairs

Jiachi Chen, Zhejiang University, China
Jiale Zhang, Yangzhou University, China

Publication Chair

Wei-Yang Chiu, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Yao Li, Macau University of Science and Technology, China

Local Chair

Chunhai Li, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China

Program Committee

Accepted Papers

 Conference Schedule (Hybrid Conference)

Registration Information

Venue

EISA 2025 will be held at Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Huajiang Campus.

Huajiang Campus is the main campus of Guilin University of Electronic Technology, covering an area of ​​3,571 acres and a planned area of ​​6,000 acres. Surrounded by the Huajiang River and nestled at the foot of Yao Mountain, the campus environment is beautiful and picturesque.
More information can check: Conference Location.

Transportation Information.

Please first arrive in Guilin City and depart from an urban area (e.g., city center, train station, airport).

- Option A: Public Transportation
Step 1: Arrive at the Guilin University of Electronic Technology Jinjiling Campus
>The Jinjiling Campus is the old campus of the university, located in the city center. It serves as the bus hub for the Huajiang Campus.
>From Guilin Railway Station (train station): Take bus No. 10 or No. 16 directly to the Jinjiling Campus stop.
>From Guilin North Railway Station (high-speed rail station): Take bus No. 100 directly to the Jinjiling Campus stop.
>From Guilin Liangjiang International Airport: Take the airport shuttle bus to the downtown terminal (Civil Aviation Building), then take a taxi or bus to the Jinjiling Campus.

Step 2: Transfer to the No. 13 shuttle bus
>At the bus stop at the entrance of the Jinjiling Campus, take bus No. 13 (Jinjiling Campus - Huajiang Campus).
>This is the most central bus route to the Huajiang Campus. The fare is approximately 2-3 yuan, with departures every 15-20 minutes. The journey takes about 40 minutes to an hour (depending on traffic conditions).
>This bus goes directly to the Huajiang Campus, stopping at student dormitories, teaching buildings, and other locations along the way, making it very convenient.

- Option B: Taxi/Online Ride-hailing
>How to get there: Use apps like Didi or take a taxi directly.
>Fee: From the city center (such as Shizijie), the fare is approximately 50-70 yuan. From Guilin Railway Station, it's approximately 50-60 yuan; from Guilin North Railway Station, it's approximately 40-50 yuan; and from the airport, it's approximately 100-120 yuan.
>Advantages: Direct point-to-point service saves time and energy, making it particularly suitable for traveling with large luggage or a large group.

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