The Communications and Information Security Symposium solicits original and unpublished contributions in, but not limited to, the following topical areas: Physical layer security Security and privacy in big data Security and privacy in cloud computing Security and privacy in social networks Security and privacy in computer networks Security and privacy in optical networks Security and privacy in mobile cellular networks Security in mobile ad hoc networks Security and privacy in vehicular networks Security and privacy in wireless sensor networks Security in smart grid and power line communications Security and privacy in data center networking Security and privacy in software defined networking Security and privacy in energy harvesting and wireless powered communications Embedded system security SCADA security Security and privacy in Internet of Things RFID security and privacy Secure multimedia communications Secure social network services Secure MAC protocols Secure routing, transport and application protocols Network and information forensics