About NISS26
Join leading researchers and industry professionals in Málaga, Spain to explore the latest advancements in networking, AI, and cybersecurity.
The 9th International Conference on Networking, Intelligent Systems & Security (NISS26) brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals from around the world to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, and challenges in the fields of networking, intelligent systems, and security.
Hosted in the beautiful coastal city of Málaga, Spain, NISS26 will feature keynote presentations, technical sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. The conference provides a platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering collaborations that will shape the future of technology.
Proceedings will be published by Conference Publishing Services (CPS) and will be submitted for indexing in major databases including Scopus, DBLP, and Web of Science.
Extended versions of selected papers will be published as chapters in the Advances in Networking, Intelligent Systems and Computer Security Book, published by Bentham Books, and will be submitted for indexing in major databases including Scopus, DBLP, and Web of Science.
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Important Dates
Extended Paper Submission
December 30, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
January 20, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission
February 15, 2026
Early Registration
February 15, 2026
Conference Program
Provisional Program
Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection & AI-Driven Defense
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#1
Unveiling the Hidden Risks: How Mobile Applications Compromise User Privacy and Business Integrity
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#14
Cyber AI: A Review of Artificial Intelligence for Offensive and Defensive Web Security
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#31
Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Insider Threat Detection and Data Exfiltration Analysis
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#55
Random Forest Classification of Headerless File Fragments: Combining Byte-Frequency Histograms with Semantic Token Features
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#85
Security Implications of Ad-Blocking Libraries in Hybrid Mobile Applications
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#68
AI-Driven NLP Pipeline for Reconnaissance in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing
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#88
Real-Time Detection of Privileged Container Escape Attempts Using Kernel-Level eBPF Provenance Graphs
Machine Learning, Deep Learning & Medical AI
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#7
A Lightweight Denoising Approach for Enhancing Knowledge Graph Embedding Models
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#54
AI-Driven Micro-Loan Eligibility Modelling in Low-Data Environments
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#61
Challenges in Medical Visual Question Answering: A Review
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#64
Understanding Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Predictions Using Interpretable Machine Learning
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#84
Hierarchical Medical Pre-Trained Deep Learning Approach for Medical Histopathology Classification
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#86
Challenges and Limitations of the Fireworks Algorithm
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#74
Post-hoc LIME-Based Explainability of Deep Learning Models for Plant Disease Detection
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#53
Explainable AI (XAI) for Transparent and Ethical Soft-Loan Approval
Networking, SDN, Cloud & Encrypted Traffic
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#32
High Availability Database Architectures in Containerized Environments: A Systematic Review
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#43
AI-Enhanced Cyber-Physical Defense in Maritime Security Integrating SCADA and Autonomous Drones
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#35
Statistical CSI-Based Joint Optimization for Passive RIS-Aided Cell-Free MIMO Systems
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#39
Real-Time Detection and Mitigation of DDoS Attacks in SDN through Machine Learning Techniques
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#76
LoRaWAN-Based Communication Framework for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Systems
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#93
On the Effectiveness of Lightweight Models for Encrypted Traffic Classification
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#99
Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Cloud Workload Prediction: A Review
NLP, LLM, Text Mining & Bibliometric Analysis
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#92
EcoFraud: LLM-Native Multi-Agent Fraud Detection with Economic Auction Coordination
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#2
A Schema Extraction-Enhanced Mediator Framework for Integrating Heterogeneous Public Data Systems
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#40
Mapping Research Trends on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Skills: A Bibliometric Analysis
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#66
A Scalable Big Data Architecture for Sentiment Analysis of E-Marketing Email Replies Using Deep Learning
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#104
Fake User Detection on Social Media Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning
AI Forecasting, Optimization & Big Data Analytics
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#13
AI-Driven Flight Delay Prediction: A Strategic Framework for Mitigation and Prevention in Air Traffic Management
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#23
Predicting Bunkering Processing Time Using Statistical Learning and Neural Networks: A Case Study of Tangier Med Port
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#27
Early Detection of Cognitive Fatigue in Online Learners Using Behavioral Big Data and Deep Learning
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#30
A Proof-of-Concept Integrated Kafka–Spark–Delta Lake Framework with Bidirectional RNN Models for Cryptocurrency Forecasting
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#80
Assessing Evaluation Practices in ML for VANET False Data Injection Detection: A Systematic Review Protocol and Pilot Study
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#81
Comparative Study of LSTM and Transformer Architectures for Multi-Horizon Energy Load Forecasting
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#83
A Hybrid Intelligent System Integrating Machine Learning and Agent-Based Modelling for Climate-Related Migration Risk Analysis
E-Learning, EdTech & AI for Society
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#12
Population Dynamics Inspired Mechanism for Regulating Nuisance in Telemarketing Systems: A Reinforcement Learning Approach
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#45
Inclusive E-Learning Framework Design Based on IoT & Cloud Computing
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#65
An Explainable Closed-Loop System Linking Adaptive Assessment to Mobile Remediation
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#79
Agentic AI Instructor Assistants for Enhancing Higher Education: Design, Workflow, and Pedagogical Alignment
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#70
AI-Driven Multi-Agent Orchestration for Intelligent Freight Transportation
Moderated by Prof. Lotfi El Achaak
Computer Vision, AI for Transport, Logistics & Knowledge Management
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#73
Multi-Orientation Pedestrian Detection for ADAS: A Comparative Study of YOLOv8 and DETR
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#103
Governing AI-Driven Customer Segmentation: Actionability, Interpretability, and Stability in Data-Driven Marketing
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#41
Towards an Ontology for Enhancing Access to Standards: An Application to Archives and Records Management
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#78
Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research Approaches for the Vehicle Routing Problem: A Systematic Review
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#58
Synthesizing Self: A Bibliometric and NLP Review of Apparent Feature-Based Personality Profiling Using MBTI
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#69
Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Supply Chains
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#96
GraspAnnotator Pro: A Multimodal Annotation Framework for 6D Pose Estimation and Robotic Grasping Dataset Generation
Prof. Mohamed BEN AHMED
Prof. Anouar Abdelhakim BOUDHIR
Moderated by Prof. Anouar Boudhir
Moderated by Prof. Anouar Boudhir
Cybersecurity, AI-Driven Defense & Societal Applications of AI
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#89
Assessing Transportation Network Resilience Under Flood-Induced Disruptions: A GIS–Microsimulation Approach at Campus Scale
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#97
PADT – The PDP AI Democracy Tool
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#48
A Dataset for Cybersecurity and DDoS Attack Detection in Drone Networks Using Deep Learning
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#77
Business Intelligence as an Intelligent System for Organizational Performance Management
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#17
A Comparative Study of Cybersecurity Competitions: Educational Suitability and Pedagogical Impact in Intrusion Detection Learning
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#15
Bio-Inspired Cyber Defense for AI Systems: A Methodological Review of Adaptive Security Approaches
Best Paper Award
Conference Topics
Contributions are welcome in these research areas
Networking
- 5G/6G Systems & Networks
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Wireless Sensor Networks
- Cloud & Edge Computing
- Software Defined Networking
- Network Function Virtualization
- Vehicular Networks
- Satellite Communications
Intelligent Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems
- Intelligent Data Analysis
- Recommender Systems
- Evolutionary Computation
Computer Security
- Cryptography & Cryptanalysis
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- IoT Security
- Blockchain Technologies
- Digital Forensics
- Privacy-Preserving Systems
- Intrusion Detection Systems
Submit Your Paper
Guidelines and requirements for submitting your research paper
Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished work. Manuscripts must adhere to the IEEE Template Guidelines, including figures, tables, and references. Papers must be submitted as PDF files through the submission system.
Acknowledgment
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft, who bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
The submission guidelines are available on the CMT Guide. The direct link for paper submission is:
Papers should not exceed 8 pages. All submissions are reviewed for originality, with a maximum of 15% similarity from all sources and 5% from any single source, verified using the iThenticate tool. Each paper will undergo two rounds of review by two Program Committee members.
Keynote Speakers
Renowned experts sharing their insights
Prof. Lotfi EL ACHAAK
Abdelmalek Essaadi University, MoroccoAI-Driven Acceleration of Foundational Learning: Serious Games, Augmented Reality, and Adaptive Tarl Intelligence in Developing Regions
Prof. Dr. Mariofanna Milanova
Donaghey College of Engineering and IT, USAMultimodal AI Agents: Architectures for Augmenting Human Intelligence
Prof. Jamal Toutouh
ITIS Software Institute, University of MálagaCoevolution for Multi-Model Neural Networks: Training Interacting Modules Beyond End-to-End Gradients
Conference Committees
Distinguished professionals guiding the conference
Organizing Committee
- General Chairs: Prof. Mohamed BEN AHMED (FSTT, Morocco), Prof. Anouar Abdelhakim BOUDHIR (FSTT, Morocco)
- Program Chairs: Prof. Paolo SPAGNOLITI (Luiss University, Rome, Italy)
- Publication Chairs: Bernadetta Kwintiana Ane, University of Stuttgart, Germany; Akshay Sharma, Senior IEEE Member (POWERGRID, India)
- Finance Chair: Prof. Mohamed BEN AHMED (FSTT, Morocco)
- Publicity Chair: Prof. Parthasarathy Subashini (Avinashilingam University, India)
- Local Organizing Committee:
Prof. Javier Garcia, University of Málaga
Prof. Ruben Rios, University of Málaga
Prof. Jamal Toutouh, University of Málaga
Prof. Hossein Nematzadeh, University of Málaga
Gonzalo Surribas Sayago, University of Málaga - Web Chair: Prof. Aziz MAHBOUB (FSTT, Morocco)
Technical Program Committee
- A. F. Salami, Ilorin University, Nigeria
- Abdellah Chehri, University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, Canada
- Ahmad Afif Supianto, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
- Akbari Basuki, BRIN, Indonesia
- Al Hafiz Akbar Maulana Siagian, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indonesia
- Ali Jamali, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Arafat Febriandirza, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
- Arnida Lailatul Latifah, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indonesia
- Azeddine WAHBI, Ibn Toufail University, Morocco
- Aziz Mahboub, FST, Tangier, Morocco
- Azlinah Mohamed, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Badr-Eddine BOUDRIKI SEMLALI, FSTT UAE, Morocco
- Ben Ahmed Mohamed, FSTT, UAE, Morocco
- Boudhir Anouar Abdelhakim, FSTT, Tangier, Morocco
- Chahboun Asaad, UAE University, Morocco
- Constança Rigueiro, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Dmitry Bystrov, Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan
- E. M. Dogo, FUT Minna, Nigeria
- El Aachak Lotfi, FST, Tangier, Morocco
- El Jouni Abdeslam, CRMEF Fès-Meknès, Morocco
- Elrharras Abdessamad, EHTP, Morocco
- Enrique Arias, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- Esa Prakasa, LIPI, Indonesia
- Elham Farazdaghi, IRC, ESTP Paris, France
- Filip Biljecki, National University of Singapore
- Ghulam Yasin, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
- Garine Ramakrishna, Caterpillar, USA
- Heru Susanto, LIPI, Indonesia
- Hilman Pardede, Research Center for Informatics, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indonesia
- Hicham GIBET TANI, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Morocco
- Hossein Nematzadeh, University of Málaga
- Ibrahima Niang, LID/UCAD, Senegal
- Ihab Hijazi, An-Najah National University
- Ikram Benabdelouahab, UAE University
- Jamal Toutouh, University of Málaga
- Javier Berrocal, University of Extremadura
- Joel Rodrigues, National Institute of Telecommunications (INATEL), Brazil
- Kashif Saleem, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
- Lawrence Nderu, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
- Lindung Parningotan Manik, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indonesia
- Meriem Ouederni, IRIT/INP Toulouse/ENSEEIHT, France
- Mirzokhid Taniev, Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan
- Mojtaba Eslahi, IRC, ESTP Paris, France
- Muhammad Ali Sammuneh, ESTP Paris, France
- Murat Yakar, Mersin University, Engineering Faculty, Geomatic Department, Turkey
- Mykola Kozlenko, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
- Natalia Kolesnik, Sociological Institute of the RAS, Russia
- Norjansalika Janom, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
- Norli Shariffuddin, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Nisrine B., ESTP Paris, France
- Nur Zahrah Farida Ruslan, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
- Olga Sergeyeva, Saint Petersburg University, Russia
- Omer Soysal, Southeastern Louisiana University, USA
- Pascal Berthomé, INSA LAVAL, France
- Rachid SAADANE, EHTP, Casablanca, Morocco
- Radhakrishna Bhat, MAHE, India
- Rani El Meouche, FIT, ESTP, France
- Ravi Kumar, Amazon, USA
- Ruben Rios, University of Málaga
- Sahbi Sidhom, University of Lorraine, France
- Sanjar Giyasov, Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan
- Sandeep Joshi, Manipal University Jaipur, India
- Sibel Senan, Istanbul University, Turkey
- Tarek Mohamed El-Fouly, Qatar University, Qatar
- Tolga Ensari, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
- Tomader MAZRI, UIT, Kenitra, Morocco
- Vicky Zilvan, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indonesia
- Wassila Aggoune-Mtalaa, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg
- Yasyn Elyusufi, FST, Tangier, Morocco
- Kasse, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey, Senegal
- Zakaria Elmrabet, University of North Dakota, USA
Advisory Board
- Bernadetta Kwintiana Ane, University of Stuttgart, Germany
- Laksana Tri HANDOKO, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
- Kaoutar EL MAGHRAOUI, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, USA
- Joel Rodrigues, National Institute of Telecommunications, Brazil
- Joerg WIDMER, IMDEA Networks Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Kashif Saleem, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Kaoutar BEN AHMED, FIU, USA
- Sehl MELLOULI, Laval University, Canada
- Wassila Aggoune-Mtalaa, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg
Previous Proceedings
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Conference Venue
Málaga, Spain — April 1–2, 2026
NH Hotels Málaga
Located in the vibrant city center of Málaga, this modern hotel offers premium conference facilities with convenient access to major attractions. Just steps away from shopping districts and cultural sites, the venue combines business amenities with authentic Andalusian hospitality.
Enjoy panoramic city views from the conference rooms, premium catering services, and seamless connectivity. The hotel's central location allows easy exploration of Málaga's historic landmarks, tapas bars, and Mediterranean coastline during your stay.
- Calle San Jacinto, 2, 29007 Málaga, Spain
- +34 951 00 23 45
- www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-malaga
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