Cybersecurity research is getting new ethics rules, here’s what you need to know

Top cybersecurity conferences are introducing new rules that require researchers to formally address ethics in their work. Starting with the 2026 USENIX Security Symposium, all submissions must include a stakeholder-based ethics analysis. Other major venues such as IEEE Security and Privacy, and ACM CCS have also emphasized the importance of ethical review in recent calls for papers. This change reflects a growing concern that cybersecurity research can unintentionally cause harm. Research that exposes vulnerabilities, collects … More →

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