WAHC 2013 - WAHC 2013 : Workshop on Applied Homomorphic Cryptography

Homomorphic Cryptography has become one of hottest topics in mathematics and computer science since Gentry presented the first fully homomorphic scheme in 2009. Several similar, as well as a number of limited schemes have been proposed, creating a diverse mathematical basis for further theoretical research. Research on practical applications of homomorphic encryption is still less advanced due to the poor performance resulting on the complexity assumptions made in current encryption schemes. Recent research results in the area show that homomorphic encryption can be used or embedded in applications of practical relevance.
The goal of the WAHC is to bring together professionals, researchers and practitioners in the area of computer security and applied cryptography with an interest in practical applications of homomorphic encryption (but also secure function evaluation, private information retrieval or searchable encryption) to present, discuss, and share the latest findings in the field, and to exchange ideas that address real-world problems with practical solutions using homomorphic cryptography.
Topics include (but are not limited to)
implementation issues of homomorphic encryption schemes
practical performance evaluation of homomorphic encryption schemes
software architectures for encrypted applications
platforms and system integration for encrypted applications
algorithmic primitives for encrypted applications
encrypted search schemes
encrypted applications in bio-informatics
encrypted e-payment solutions
encrypted financial transactions
hybrid (partly encrypted) applications
Intended audience
Professionals, researchers and practitioners in the area of computer security and applied cryptography with an interest in practical applications of homomorphic encryption, but also secure function evaluation, private information retrieval or searchable encryption.
Schedule
submission deadline: 20. November 2012
notification: 20. December 2012
cr deadline: 20. January 2013
workshop: 1. April 2013