DRCN addresses theoretical, experimental, systems-related and regulatory issues in the area of dependability and survivability of communication networks, end-systems and infrastructure. The conference has been held since 1998, in the beginning biannually, and more recently annually. Over the past eighteen years, DRCN has developed into a well established conference covering topics from equipment and technology for survivability to network management and public policy; through theory and techniques for the design, management and operation of survivable and robust networks. The 12th DRCN will be held in Paris, at the University Pierre and Marie Curie (UPMC), in March 14-17, 2016.