The Brazilian Journal of Digital Signatures and Cryptography is an open-access academic publication launched in the second half of 2024. It aims to serve as a hub for innovation, dissemination, and applied practices in the fields of digital signatures, privacy, and information security.

With the increasing use of digital technologies and the growing need to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and trust in online transactions, this journal is dedicated to disseminating knowledge that contributes to the development, application, and regulation of cryptographic technologies in Brazil and worldwide.

The journal publishes original articles, reviews, case studies, and other scientific contributions from researchers, professionals, and experts across various fields involved in the implementation and study of digital security techniques. Our commitment is to scientific quality, research integrity, and the advancement of investigations that enhance the understanding of contemporary issues related to data protection, digital identity, and cryptographic systems.

Mission and Objectives 
 

Mission 
 
The Brazilian Journal of Digital Signatures and Cryptography's mission is to disseminate scientific knowledge and promote innovation in the areas of digital security, cryptography and digital signature. With a focus on cutting-edge studies, the journal seeks to expand the understanding and application of these fundamental technologies for data protection, information integrity and cybersecurity in various sectors of society. Committed to open access, the journal offers a platform for the exchange of ideas and collaborations between researchers, professionals and academics, encouraging the continuous advancement of science and practice in cryptography and information security. 
 
Objectives 
 

1. To promote research and development in the areas of cryptography, digital signature and information security, promoting the study of new methods, algorithms and technologies.
2. To disseminate scientific and technological advances that contribute to the integrity and confidentiality of data, useful as a reference for professionals and academics in the field.
3. Stimulate interdisciplinary dialogue between the areas of cybersecurity, quantum computing, emerging technologies and data protection, expanding the impact of research in different sectors.
4. Contribute to the education and training of new researchers and professionals, providing access to up-to-date knowledge that is relevant to the market and academia.
5. Support digital security policies and practices that respect ethical and regulatory standards, helping to inform about the legal and social implications of privacy and data privacy.
6. Promote innovation in Brazil and worldwide, bringing together and encouraging research that can positively impact cybersecurity and the global digital economy. 

 

Focus and Scope  

The Brazilian Journal of Digital Signatures and Cryptography is a scientific journal dedicated to the dissemination of exclusive research in the areas of digital signature, cryptography and related topics, with a Continuous Publication (CP) periodicity. The journal presents works that range from theoretical foundations to practical applications of these technologies, encompassing studies that seek innovative solutions for data security and protection in various digital contexts. 
 
There is no processing fee for submission, and all articles are open access, ensuring that the content is freely available to the scientific community and the on-line public in general. 
 
Scope of the Brazilian Journal of Digital Signatures and Cryptography: 

• Theoretical Foundations and Cryptographic Algorithms: Studies and analyses of the mathematical and computational principles that support cryptography, including the creation and optimization of cryptographic algorithms that guarantee the security and integrity of information. 

• Security in Digital Signatures and Authentication: Works focused on authentication, digital signature and digital certification techniques, addressing the creation, implementation and evaluation of methods that reinforce the reliability of electronic communications and transactions. 

• Cryptographic Key Management and Public Key Infrastructures (PKI): Research on the generation, storage and secure management of cryptographic keys, as well as studies on Public Key Infrastructures (PKI) and their challenges in scalability and interoperability. 

• Cryptography Applications in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Investigations on the use of cryptography to protect privacy and security in digital systems, networks and the Internet of Things (IoT), with a focus on mitigating threats and vulnerabilities in digital environments. 

• Post-Quantum Cryptography and Emerging Technologies: Analysis of advances in cryptography to respond to the challenges of quantum computing and other emerging technologies, with studies on algorithms that resist new computational paradigms. 

• Regulation, Ethics and Social Implications of Cryptography: Discussions on the ethical, social and regulatory dimensions of cryptography and digital signatures, including the impact of data protection legislation and the balance between security and privacy. 

• Trends in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Explorations on the integration of cryptography technologies in blockchain systems, cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, addressing technical, security and innovation aspects. 

• Authentication Technologies and Biometrics: Research on advanced digital authentication methods, including the use of biometrics and multifactor, with the aim of improving the security of digital access systems and protecting against unauthorized access. 
   
   

These topics reflect the commitment of the Brazilian Journal of Digital Signatures and Cryptography to promote knowledge and innovation in digital security and cryptography, offering a space for discussion and scientific advancement for researchers, professionals and students specific to this strategic and constantly evolving area. 

 

Frequency 
 

The Brazilian Journal of Digital Signatures and Cryptography is published annually, ensuring readers a careful selection of scientific articles that address the most relevant advances and innovations in the areas of cryptography and digital security. In addition to the annual edition, the journal may publish special issues dedicated to emerging topics or notable events in the field of cybersecurity and digital signature. These special issues aim to promote in-depth publications on specific topics, offering a platform for the dissemination of studies that respond to new technological challenges and opportunities.