Editorial Policy

Aim of the Journal

The Journal of Secure Digital Technologies publishes original research articles and review papers addressing current issues at the intersection of engineering and legal sciences, including cybersecurity and information systems security, artificial intelligence and machine learning for security applications, digital forensics and incident investigation, cyber law and the legal regulation of digital technologies, personal data protection, critical information infrastructure security, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Objectives

The Journal aims to:

  • publish the results of fundamental and applied research in cybersecurity, digital technologies, and their legal regulation;
  • disseminate scientific studies devoted to the development and evaluation of methods for protecting information systems, artificial intelligence technologies, digital forensic techniques, and legal regulatory mechanisms;
  • provide an academic platform for discussing and analyzing current challenges arising at the intersection of engineering and legal sciences in the field of digital security;
  • present contemporary scientific achievements and best practices in cybersecurity, cyber law, and digital technologies to the academic communities of Kazakhstan and other countries;
  • promote the development of scientific capacity by publishing research conducted by early-career researchers, doctoral candidates, and students.

Scope

The Journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Cybersecurity — protection of information systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and information leakage.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning — development and application of intelligent methods and models for cybersecurity and digital security.
  • Digital Forensics — methods for incident investigation, recovery, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
  • Cyber Law and Legal Regulation — legal frameworks governing digital technologies, cybercrime legislation, and liability for cyber offenses.
  • Personal Data Protection — legal and technical aspects of personal data processing, storage, privacy, and security.
  • Critical Information Infrastructure Security — protection of data centers, industrial control systems, and governmental information systems.

Languages and Publication Frequency

Languages of publication: Kazakh, Russian, and English.

Publication frequency: Quarterly (four issues per year).