The Center for Infrastructure Security in the Era of AI (ISEAI) at George Mason University will host the 40th edition of the Annual IFIP WG 11.3 Conference on Data and Applications Security and Privacy (DBSec 2026), one of the longest-running and most respected conferences in the field of data and application security.
Organized under the auspices of the International Federation for Information Processing, DBSec brings together leading researchers and practitioners working on data security, privacy protection, and trustworthy data management systems. Since its inception in 1987, DBSec has served as a premier forum for presenting advances in database security, access control, privacy-preserving technologies, secure data analytics, and emerging challenges related to data protection.
The 2026 conference marks the 40th anniversary of the DBSec series, an important milestone highlighting four decades of research progress in protecting sensitive information and securing data-driven systems. Hosting this landmark edition reflects the growing role of ISEAI and George Mason University in advancing research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection. ISEAI’s Director, Dr. Albanese, will serve as the conference’s General Chair.
The conference will bring an international community of scholars, industry experts, and government researchers to the Washington, D.C. region. Participants will present cutting-edge research results, exchange ideas on emerging challenges in data security and privacy, and explore how advances in artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies are reshaping the security landscape.
ISEAI’s mission focuses on strengthening the security and resilience of critical infrastructure in the era of AI. Hosting DBSec 2026 aligns naturally with this mission by fostering collaboration across disciplines and communities working on secure data systems, trustworthy AI, and privacy-preserving technologies.
Additional information about the conference, including submission deadlines, program updates, and registration details, will be available on the official conference website: https://dbsec2026.gmu.edu/.