On September 27th, in Hanoi, the Information Security Journal successfully organized the Editorial Board Meeting of the Journal of Science and Technology on Information Security for the year 2024. Attending the meeting were PhD. Nguyen Huu Hung, Deputy Head of the Vietnam Government Information Security Commission and Chairman of the Editorial Board, along with numerous Editorial Board members, scientists, and experts in the field of information security.

At the meeting, PhD. Nguyen Nhu Tuan, Editor-in-Chief of the Information Security Journal and Standing Vice Chairman of the Editorial Board, summarized the activities of the Scientific Journal in recent times with detailed information. Specifically, the Scientific Journal has continuously improved in terms of publication processes, format, content, and quality of articles. In particular, in recent development efforts, some notable achievements include the issuance of the Working Regulations of the Editorial Board of the Scientific Journal, the increase of scientific points at the Information Technology Council and the Interdisciplinary Council of Electrical - Electronics - Automation to 0.75 points. To aim for membership in international organizations and create more opportunities for the journal’s development, since 2024, all issues published in the Scientific Journal have been fully converted to English.

Besides the achievements obtained in recent times, the Scientific Journal is also facing several challenges that need to be addressed and resolved, such as limited funding to support the activities of the Editorial Board; a limited number of submissions to the Scientific Journal, especially in the specialized fields of cryptography and hardware security; a low rate of international articles and peer review; and a low citation count from international scientific articles.

Through discussions and exchanges at the meeting, the Editorial Board members agreed that it is crucial to establish appropriate management mechanisms in terms of expertise to enable the journal to develop even further. Additionally, upgrading the online peer review system is necessary to enhance the quality and ensure convenience for authors and reviewers using the system. Furthermore, strengthening the training and professional development for staff directly involved in publishing is also extremely important, as it contributes to building a solid foundation for the robust development of the Scientific Journal in the future.

After receiving valuable feedback from the Editorial Board members during the meeting, the Journal has promptly adopted these suggestions and plans to implement concrete measures to overcome the current challenges as well as improve and upgrade the journal's system and publication process.

The annual Editorial Board Meeting of the Journal of Science and Technology on Information Security has significantly contributed to the development of the Information Security Journal. With the achievements accomplished and the editorial team’s continuous commitment to improvement, the Scientific Journal will continue to affirm its position as a leading academic publication nationwide, sharing in-depth research and scientific works with high applicability in the field of information security. The consensus and contributions from the Editorial Board members will be a strong driving force for the Information Security Journal to continue to develop and reach new heights in the future.