Welcome To CRYPTOLOGY2024

This will mark the 9th International Cryptology Conference organised by the Malaysian Society for Cryptology Research (MSCR). This edition is part of Malaysia Cryptology Week 2024 (MyCRYPTOLOGY Week 2024). The Cryptology conference series originated from the success of the 1st and 2nd National Cryptology Conference in 2004 and 2006 (NCC04 and NCC06), which led to the establishment of the Malaysian Society for Cryptology Research (MSCR) in 2007. Both of these initiatives were spearheaded by the Institute for Mathematical Research (INSPEM) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

The 1st International Cryptology Workshop and Conference (CRYPTOLOGY2008) was held in 2008 and organized by INSPEM-UPM. CRYPTOLOGY2008 involved 3 other parties namely the School of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), CyberSecurity Malaysia and MSCR. It was held at the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.

In 2010 the 2nd International Cryptology Conference (CRYPTOLOGY2010) was jointly organized by Univeristi Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Center for Advance Software Engineering (CASE),Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), INSPEM-UPM, CyberSecurity Malaysia and MSCR. It was held at the UNESCO World Heritage City -Malacca.

In 2012, the 3rd International Conference on Cryptology and Computer Security (CRYPTOLOGY2012) was jointly organized by the School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), INSPEM,-UPM, CyberSecurity Malaysia and MSCR It was held at Langkawi Island which is a UNESCO endorsed geopark.

In 2014, the 4th International Cryptology and Information Security Conference (CRYPTOLOGY2014) is jointly organized by MSCR, School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Multimedia University (MMU), CyberSecurity Malaysia and INSPEM-UPM. It was held at Putrajaya.

In 2016, the 5th International Cryptology and Information Security Conference (CRYPTOLOGY2016) is jointly organized by MSCR, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, CyberSecurity Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and INSPEM-UPM. It was held at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

In 2018, the 6th International Cryptology and Information Security Conference (CRYPTOLOGY2018) is jointly organized by MSCR, CyberSecurity Malaysia and INSPEM-UPM. It was held at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

In 2020, the 7th International Cryptology and Information Security Conference 2020 (CRYPTOLOGY2020) is jointly organized by MSCR, CyberSecurity Malaysia and INSPEM-UPM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference was held via video conferencing (Google Meet). The Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia was invited to deliver the keynote speech for the benefit of all participants.

In 2022, the 8th International Cryptology and Information Security Conference 2022 (CRYPTOLOGY2022) is jointly organized by MSCR, CyberSecurity Malaysia and INSPEM-UPM. It was held at Putrajaya.

In 2024, the 9th International Cryptology and Information Security Conference 2024 (CRYPTOLOGY2024) is jointly organized by MSCR, CyberSecurity Malaysia, INSPEM-UPM and MIMOS.