Computers and Security
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Computer Science
└
Computer Science (miscellaneous)
Q1
└
Law
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.598
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
148
Citations / Doc (2yr)
9.96
Total Docs. (latest)
500
Total Citations (3yr)
12,087
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
01674048
Coverage
1982-2026
Journal Rank
#2,158
Subject Categories
Computer Science (miscellaneous)
Q1
Law
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Computers & Security is the most respected technical journal in the IT security field.
With its high-profile editorial board and informative regular features and columns, the journal is essential reading for IT security professionals around the world.
Computers & Security provides you with a unique blend of leading edge research and sound practical management advice.
It is aimed at the professional involved with computer security, audit, control and data integrity in all sectors - industry, commerce and academia.
Recognized worldwide as THE primary source of reference for applied research and technical expertise it is your first step to fully secure systems.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 500 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,213 |
| Total Refs. | 29,355 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 12,087 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 1,210 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 9.96 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 58.71 |
| % Female | 29.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Computers and Security?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Computers and Security has an SJR of 1.598 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Computers and Security?
Computers and Security has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.598 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Computers and Security?
The H-index of Computers and Security is 148, meaning 148 of its articles have each been cited at least 148 times.
Is Computers and Security indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Computers and Security is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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