International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics

Aims & Scope

IJESDF aims to establish dialogue in an ideal and unique setting for researchers and practitioners to have a knowledge resource, report and publish scholarly articles and engage in debate on various security-related issues, new developments and latest proven methodologies in the field of electronic security and digital forensics.

This includes the measures governments must take to protect the security of information on the Internet, the implications of cyber-crime in large corporations and for individuals, vulnerability research, zero day attacks, digital forensic investigation, ethical hacking, anti-forensics, identity fraud, phishing, pharming, relevant case studies, and "best practice" for tackling cyber crime.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	21039

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	187

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.202

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science, Engineering and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Opcodes as predictor for malware

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Daniel

• Improved wireless security for GMSK-based devices using RF fingerprinting

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Donald R., Michael A., Michael J.

• Radio frequency fingerprinting commercial communication devices to enhance electronic security

  Citation: 65

  Authors: William C. Suski, Michael A., Michael J., Robert F.

• Integrating security and usability into the requirements and design process

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Ivan, Cecilia, M. Angela

• A machine learning approach to keystroke dynamics based user authentication

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Kenneth, Florin, Marina, Marius, Sergio Tenreiro de, Henrique M. Dinis

• Identifying phishing attacks in communication networks using URL consistency features

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Nureni Ayofe, Balikis Bolanle, Sanjay, Robertas, Rytis

• Drunk person identification using thermal infrared images

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Georgia, Vassilis

• New methodology in facial composite construction: from theory to practice

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Stuart J., Chris J., Matthew I.S., Clifford

• Hybrid technique for robust and imperceptible dual watermarking using error correcting codes for application in telemedicine

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Amit Kumar, Mayank, Anand

• Vulnerabilities in e-governments

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Vebjorn, Andre N., Kent Inge Fagerland, Kjell Jorgen

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