About the Journal
Securing the digital archipelago — from Nusantara.
CYBERSHIELD: Nusantara Journal of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by PT. Karya Nusantara Digital. It publishes original research, surveys and case studies on protecting information systems and investigating cyber incidents, from applied cryptography and network defence to digital forensics, with attention to threats facing Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Journal insights
Editorial targets — actual medians appear after 10 decided manuscripts- 7days Submission to first decision
- 45days Submission to decision after review
- 120days Submission to acceptance
- 30days Acceptance to online publication
- Peer review process
Focus & Scope
Full scope →Editorial Board
View all →- DWProf. Dr. Danu Wardhana, S.Kom., M.Sc.Editor-in-Chief · Universitas Nusantara Digital
- KPDr. Kurniawan Prabowo, S.Kom., M.Sc.Managing Editor · Universitas Nusantara Digital
- LNDr. Lestari Nasution, S.T., M.Eng.Associate Editor · Politeknik Digital Nusantara
Transparency
Journal policies
Editorial policies modelled on the COPE Core Practices and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.
- Peer ReviewDouble-blind, at least two reviewers
- Publication EthicsFollowing COPE Core Practices
- Plagiarism ScreeningSimilarity index below 20%
- Open AccessFree to read, no embargo
- Copyright & LicenseAuthors keep copyright, CC BY 4.0
- ArchivingPreservation and self-archiving
- Corrections & RetractionsHandled per COPE guidelines
- Complaints & AppealsWritten response within 30 days
- Generative AIUse must be disclosed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for authors, reviewers and readers.
Contact the editorial officeIs it free to read the articles?
Yes. All articles are open access: anyone can read, download and share them without paying or creating an account.
Do authors pay any fees?
No. There are no submission or article processing charges. See Article Processing Charges.
How long does the review process take?
Our target is a first decision within 7 days and acceptance within about 120 days, including revisions. See the Peer Review Process.
What topics does the journal publish?
Network & Infrastructure Security, Applied Cryptography, Digital Forensics & Incident Response, Malware & Threat Intelligence and more. See Aims & Scope.
How do I submit a manuscript?
Download the template, follow the Author Guidelines, then register and submit online.
How do I cite an article?
Every article page has a “How to Cite” box with a ready-made IEEE-style reference you can copy.
Can I reuse figures or text from an article?
Yes. Under the CC BY 4.0 licence you may reuse any part for any purpose, as long as you credit the original article.