The 28 full and 11 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 75 submissions. The papers were organized in the following topical sections:
Part I: Critical issues of protecting systems against digital threats,considering financial, technological, and operational implications; Automating and enhancing security mechanisms in software systems and data management; Cybersecurity and AI when applied to emerging technologies; Cybersecurity and Ethics; Cybersecurity and privacy in connected and autonomous systems for IoT, smart environments, and critical