The 1st International Symposium for ICS & SCADA Cyber Security brings together researchers with an interest in the security of industrial control systems in the light of their increasing exposure to cyber-space. The topics of interests are broad, ranging from security for hardware/firmware used in industrial control systems, to system aspects of ICS such as secure architectures and vulnerability screening to the human aspects of cyber security such as behaviour modelling and training. ICS-CSR is a research conference, sponsored by EADS Cassidian Cyber and EADS Innovation Works, and aimed at high quality academic research in any of the specified themes and topics of interest. We welcome original contributions that present innovative ideas, proof of concepts, use cases, and results from a variety of domains with a wish to enhance the security of infrastructure.

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This topic list is not meant to be exhaustive; ICS-CSR is interested in all aspects of computer security relating to ICS. Papers without a clear application to SCADA, Embedded Systems or Industrial Control, however, will be considered out of scope and may be rejected without full review.

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 10 pages, including tables, figures, references and appendixes and follow the EWIC formatting guidelines: http://ewic.bcs.org/category/15364. Accepted papers will be published in conference proceedings and indexed in the ACM digital library.

All papers will be peer reviewed by members of the Programme Committee. Papers will be selected based on their originality, timeliness, significance, relevance, and clarity of presentation. Distinguished papers, after further revisions, will be considered for publication in a special issue. The program committee will select a Best Paper Award winner for this conference. 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.

Submit your paper via EasyChair: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icscsr2013

Instructions for Short Positional Paper Submission:

We welcome the submission of short positional papers for poster presentation during the conference. Positional papers must be clearly presented in English, must not exceed 4 pages, including tables, figures, references and appendixes and follow the EWIC formatting guidelines: http://ewic.bcs.org/category/15364. Accepted papers will be eligible for inclusion for presentation as a poster during the conference and selected papers will be included as an annex in the published conference proceedings. Submit your short positional paper via EasyChair: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icscsr2013 and use the prefix “POSITIONAL:” in the registration title.

Conference Registration is now open. Please follow the link to the registration page Early bird Registration closes on 12th July 2013

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Cassidian CyberSecurity, a 100% Cassidian Company, is entirely devoted to addressing the cyber security market across Europe and the Middle East, operating in UK, France and Germany under the umbrella of a global cyber security organisation. Cassidian CyberSecurity’s activities aimed at protecting governments, national agencies, strategic industries and critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated threats. Cassidian CyberSecurity’s expertise includes "Cyber Defence & Professional Services" focusing on high-grade professional services and establishing Security Operation Centres; "Trusted infrastructure" aiming at cryptography, digital identity management and high-security national solutions, and "Secure Mobility", enabling the supply of products and services for mobile device security (voice, data, applications). Cassidian CyberSecurity employs a workforce of over 400 people and devotes 20% of the company’s planned investment to R&D.

The EADS Group is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services, employing around 133,000 people at more than 170 sites worldwide. Developing sustainable aircraft, connecting people, observing and understanding Earth, and making the world a safer place: EADS does things that matter. Ever since its inception in 2000, EADS has constantly drawn from the strength that comes from integration. The Group brings together businesses that are market leaders in their own right, forming a collective driven by a single vision. EADS includes Airbus as the leading global manufacturer of the most innovative commercial and military aircraft, with Airbus Military covering tanker, transport and mission aircraft. Astrium, the European leader in space programmes and the third biggest space provider worldwide, is active in all space activities, from large-scale space systems to satellite services. EADS — its people and its innovations — plays a role in creating some of the world’s biggest success stories, helping to make tomorrow’s technology a reality.

De Montfort University is a public research and teaching university situated in the city of Leicester, England, adjacent to the River Soar and the Leicester Castle Gardens. In 2008, 70% of the university's research was deemed 'world leading' (40%), or 'internationally excellent' (30%) in the United Kingdom Research Assessment Exercise. The university’s pioneering research, driven by over 1,000 research students and supported by 500 staff, is internationally renowned and addresses some of the most critical issues affecting our world. Demonstrating the significance of this work, three key pieces of research are listed among the UK’s top 100 projects that will have a profound impact on the future.

• Cassidian
• EADS
• De Montfort University

Hugh Aston Building

The Hugh Aston Building was officially opened in March 2010 as the new home for the Business and Law faculty. This £35 million facility is one of the most exciting projects ever undertaken by the university. It combines modern IT labs, study suites, a library, a bookshop and a café.

De Montfort University Campus

Leicester to-do

• £59 million iconic Curve performing arts centre and theatre
• £350 million Highcross shopping centre (shops, restaurants and cinema)
• Wide range of restaurants (Curry, Mexican, Italian, sushi, tapas, traditional British)
• Particularly notable for Indian food (Belgrave Road, golden mile)
• National Space Centre
• History - Jewry Wall Roman baths

Travel to Leicester

The M1, A1, M69 and M6 give easy access to the north and south, as well as the rest of the Midlands and Wales. There is a network of routes for cyclists and good bus and train links to the rest of the country.

Leicester is just 75 minutes from London St Pancras, and the Eurostar hub, meaning Paris is only four hours away by train. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away with regular flights to destinations across Europe.

Conference Chairs

• Kevin Jones, EADS Innovation Works, UK kevin.jones@ics-csr.com
• Helge Janicke, De Montfort University, UK helge.janicke@ics-csr.com

Organising Committee

• Antonio Cau, De Montfort University (Chair), UK
• Andrew Nicholson, De Montfort University, UK
• Lindsey Trent, De Montfort University, UK

Technical Programme Committee

• Adriano Valenzano, CNR-IEIIT, National Research Council of Italy
• Andrew Blyth, Glamorgan UK
• Andrew Jones, Khalifa University UAE
• Antonio Cau, DMU UK
• Daniel Prince, Lancaster University UK
• David Hutchison, Lancaster University UK
• Edmundo Monteiro, University of Coimbra Portugal
• Erol Gelenbe, Imperial College UK
• Giampaolo Bella, Università di Catania Italy
• Helmut Kaufmann, EADS Germany
• Hussein Zedan, DMU UK
• Johann Haag, Fachhochschule St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Austria
• Jules Ferdinand Pagna Disso, EADS UK
• Kieran McLaughlin, Queen's University Belfast NI
• Mathias Fischer, Technische Universität Darmstadt/ CASED Germany
• Michael Kasper, Fraunhofer Institute SIT Germany
• Michael Roßberg, Technische Universität Ilmenau Germany
• Monica Whitty, University of Leicester UK
• Nancy Leveson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA
• Nebil Achour, Loughborough University UK
• Paddy Francis, EADS UK
• Panayotis Kikiras, AGT International, Germany
• Paul Smith, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH Austria
• Paulo Simões, University of Coimbra Portugal
• Pete Burnap, Cardiff University UK
• Phillip L. Nico, California Polytechnic State University USA
• Rob Rowlingson, BT Security UK
• Stephan Reiff-Marganiec, University of Leicester UK
• Thomas H. (Tommy) Morris, Mississippi State University USA
• Tim Watson, DMU UK
• Ulrik Franke, FOI – Swedish Defence Research Agency