BUiD Hosts 3rd International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR-2025)

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Published July 17th, 2025 - 12:09 GMT

BUiD Hosts 3rd International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR-2025)

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) hosted the 3rd International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR-2025) in partnership with leading academic institutions from the UAE and Malaysia and delivered in collaboration with a network of strategic partners committed to advancing world-class scholarship, education, and research. These partnerships reflect a shared dedication to innovation, cybersecurity excellence, and academic leadership, aligning seamlessly with ICCR’s mission and goals.

The Conference brought together a distinguished international community of scholars, researchers, and cybersecurity professionals to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in building cyber-resilient digital systems.

Held in a hybrid format, ICCR 2025 covered critical themes such as Cybersecurity and AI, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Law and Policy, Smart Cities, and Cybersecurity in Healthcare and Finance. The two-day conference facilitated high-level academic discourse, hands-on insights, and networking opportunities for participants from across the globe.

Prof Khaled Shaalan, head of PhD Computer Science programme and conference Chair, said “In today’s hyperconnected world, cyber resilience is the backbone of trust, innovation, and sustainable progress. ICCR 2025 brings together brilliant minds from academia and industry to not only confront today’s cybersecurity threats but to collaboratively shape a safer digital future.”

All accepted papers for ICCR 2025 will be included in the conference proceedings and submitted for potential inclusion in IEEE Xplore, provided they meet IEEE Xplore's scope and quality standards.

the International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR) is an annual academic gathering focused on advancing cyber resilience through research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Hosted by BUiD, ICCR provided a global forum for exploring the latest scientific and practical approaches to safeguarding digital infrastructures. It brought together brilliant minds from academia and industry to collaboratively shape a safer digital future.”

Background Information

The British University in Dubai

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) was established in 2003 by Ruler’s Decree of the Emirate of Dubai, as the region's first, research-based, postgraduate university. BUiD offers a unique not-for-profit brand of higher education with high standards for study and research designed to contribute to the technological innovation and socio-economic development of the Arab world and beyond.

BUiD was established to facilitate access in the Middle East to a British-style of world class education, training and research. At BUiD's first anniversary celebrations His Excellency, Richard Makepeace, then British Ambassador to the UAE commented that BUiD was one of the most exciting developments in UAE-UK relations we have seen for many years. After a decade, the excitement and commitment is sustained!