1st International Conference on Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and AI Applications
- Academic mobility for faculty and students
- Joint programs
- Dual degree programs
- Integrated degree programs (Bachelor+PhD / Bachelor+MSc)
- Events organization (Guest lectures, conference, trainings and etc.)
- Scholarship for research and teaching
- Research fellowships for graduate and postdoctoral students
From work with Industry + Stakeholders:
- Feedback for programs
- Industrial internships
- Suggestion for new undergraduate and graduate programs
- Laboratory funding
- Professional training for faculty and students
From work with Authorities:
- Undergraduate and graduate program scholarships
- Grants for research
- Up to date feedback for programs
- Industrial internship for student
- Identify potential clients, vendors, and investors for new projects
- Co-develop AI-powered cybersecurity tools, digital forensic systems, and autonomous security solutions
- Learn from industry leaders and experts on future-proofing businesses against cyber risks
- Contribute to discussions on AI regulations, cybersecurity laws, and forensic technology standards
From work with Academia + Research:
- Gain insights into the latest advancements in cybersecurity, software development, and AI
- Identify top researchers, students, and faculty for recruitment
- Partner with universities for joint grant applications & funding opportunities
- Participate in shaping industry standards & best practices
- Acquire patents & intellectual property from academic institutions
From work with Authorities:
- Align business practices with national cybersecurity strategies to avoid legal risks
- Establish partnerships on cyber defense projects, threat intelligence sharing, and joint risk assessments
- Learn about government grants, subsidies, and funding opportunities for security-related innovations
- Gain access to early warnings on cybersecurity threats that could impact businesses and industries
- Collaborate on AI-powered national security solutions, automated surveillance, and cyber defense frameworks
- Identify top cybersecurity, AI, and digital forensics experts for government recruitment
- Collaborate with universities to develop national security-focused training programs
- Gain early access to academic research on cyber threats, hacking methodologies, and digital espionage
From work with Industry + Stakeholders players:
- Gain firsthand knowledge of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities affecting businesses and critical infrastructure
- Implement AI-driven risk assessment models to anticipate cyberattacks and insider threats
- Establish channels for real-time information exchange with cybersecurity firms to improve national cyber defense
- Strengthen response protocols for cyber incidents affecting national security
- Cybersecurity
- Digital forensics
- AI Applications in Industry, Health, and Business
- Intelligent Systems and Smart Technology
- Digital Technology and Computer Networks
- Internet of Things (IoT) and IoT Applications
- tLab
- PlusMicro NS LLP
- TSARKA
- MSSP.Global
- Kaspersky Lab
CTF Prize Fund:
- 1st place - $3,800
- 2nd place - $2,800
- 3rd place - $1,800
Foreword
Welcome to the 1st International Conference on Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and AI Applications (ICCSDFAI 25) in Kazakhstan.
It is our pleasure to introduce the program for the 1st International Conference on Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and AI Applications (ICCSDFAI 2025), organized by the Department of Intelligent Systems and Cybersecurity at Astana IT University, Kazakhstan.
This conference aims to foster a strong cybersecurity community, facilitating networking and collaboration between academia, industry professionals, authorities, key stakeholders, and students. As part of the event, we will host insightful speeches from high-ranking officials of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as renowned local and international experts from academic and industrial sectors. The conference will address critical challenges and emerging trends in cybersecurity, culminating in the official launch of the CyberTech Research Center at Astana IT University and the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation on Information Security.
Representatives from Information Security Operations Centers and IT companies will conduct practical workshops and guest lectures for conference participants.
Moreover, the two-day conference will feature the International Capture The Flag (ICTF) Competition, a 12-hour offline event following the Jeopardy format. The competition will cover various categories, including Malware, Forensics, Steganography, Cryptography, OSINT, and Web Pentesting, with difficulty levels ranging from easy to hard.
In addition to the ICTF, the AITU Hackathon will also be organized. Both events are part of the Scientific Project BR24993232 and are funded by the Scientific Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Furthermore, we have planned a cultural and entertainment program to ensure a comfortable and memorable experience for all participants visiting the capital of Kazakhstan.
Welcome to ICCSDFAI 2025 and Astana IT University!
Conference Chair
Prof. Andrii Biloshchytskyi
Organizing Committee Chair
Prof. Leila Rzayeva
Conference Secretariat
Astana IT University
55/5 Mangilik El Avenue, EXPO, Block C1, office C.1.1.330
010000 Astana, Kazakhstan
email: info@iccsdfai.org
phone: +7 701 520 6049
fax: +7 (7172) 64 57 06We are honored to present an exceptional lineup of keynote and distinguished speakers who are at the forefront of innovation and scientific discovery. Their groundbreaking research, visionary ideas, and leadership in their respective fields will inspire and challenge us all
- Dhillon Andrew KannabhiranFounder of Hack in The Box
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Prof. Adel AneibaPhD, Head of the College at Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK - Prof. Mohsen GuizaniPhD, Professor in Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Intelligent Autonomous Systems, Smart Cities, and Cybersecurity at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Dr. Yonghao WangPhD, Associate Professor and Subject Lead of Cyber Security at Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK - Dr. Yussuf AhmedPhD, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security and Director of the BSc / MSc Cyber Security Programmes at Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK - Dr. Ibraheem ShayeaPhD, Assistant and Associate Researcher at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and the Wireless Communication Center (WCC), University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Istanbul, Turkey - Ruslan AbdikalikovChairman of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan - Askar ZhunisbekChairman of JSC "State Technical Service"
Astana, Kazakhstan - Ulykbek Shambulov
- Sergey BelovDirector of Information Security at Acronis
Singapore - Andrey Masalovich“Cyber Grandfather”, President of the Inforus Consortium, Laureate of the Russian Academy of Sciences scholarship “Outstanding Scientist of Russia”, Author of the “Cyberded” channel on YouTube
Moscow, Russian Federation - Valeriy ZubanovManaging Director of Regional Office of Kaspersky in Kazakhstan, Central Asia and Mongolia
Almaty, Kazakhstan - Daniel ChernovTeam Lead in Eclipse Digital
Mexico City, Mexico - Olzhas SatiyevCEO of TSARKA
Astana, Kazakhstan - Dauren SalipovCEO of MSSP Global
Astana, Kazakhstan - Arnur TokhtabayevPhD, R&D Founder and CEO tLab Technologies
Astana, Kazakhstan - Oleg BilFounder of the Malware Research Laboratory at the State Technical Service of Kazakhstan, Head of Threat Research "Seven Hills of Kazakhstan"
Astana, Kazakhstan - Medet TurinCyber Security Expert - Head of CITIZENSEC
Astana, Kazakhstan - Amir TemirSOC Analyst & Digital Forensics Expert at TSARKA
Astana, Kazakhstan - Aruzhan KaldybekCo-Founder DODGER | Cybersecurity Enthusiast | Frontend Developer | MRE | Cybersecurity Researcher at MSSP.Global
Astana, Kazakhstan
Sponsorship
Strategic Sponsor:
The Scientific Committee of the Ministry of Science and High Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
MSSP.GLOBAL (Kazakhstan)
Tumar Distribution
Marvel Kazakhstan
British Council (BC)
Bronze Sponsor:
Center for Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Attacks
(TSARKA)
State Technical Service
tLab Technologies
Astana IT University, Main Campus
55/5 Mangilik El Avenue, EXPO, Block C1
Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
