Network and Distributed System Security Symposium — 2026
February 23-27, 2026
Wyndham San Diego BaysideSan Diego, California, United States
Important Dates
| Submission deadline | April 23, 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | July 2, 2025 |
CORE Ranking A*
The Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium is one of the premier conferences in cybersecurity. It brings together researchers, industry professionals, and government experts who are shaping the future of secure communication and computing.
Who Should Submit
Researchers developing novel approaches in cybersecurity, network defense, and privacy-enhancing technologies are encouraged to submit. Ideal submissions include experimental studies, new architectures, data-driven analyses, and methods that improve trust, authentication, and resilience in distributed systems. Early-stage work with strong potential for impact is also welcomed.
Who Should Attend
NDSS attracts a mix of academics, practitioners, and policy experts. Attendees include security researchers seeking feedback on innovative work, industry engineers looking for applied insights, and students hoping to connect with leaders in the field. The symposium’s sessions and discussions foster collaboration between those building secure systems and those shaping the next wave of cybersecurity research.
Community and Atmosphere
The event is known for its collegial and forward-thinking environment. Conversations often continue beyond sessions, creating opportunities to network, collaborate, and explore new research directions within a close-knit and highly technical community.
Venue
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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