 | 30thcisse: 30th Colloquium: Investigate. Imagine. Integrate. Impact. Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, ID, United States, October 26-28, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://cisse.info/ |
| Submission deadline | August 15, 2026 |
30th Colloquium on Information Systems Security Education (CISSE)
The Colloquium on Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) proudly marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, celebrating three decades as the longest-running and premier conference dedicated to cybersecurity education.
This milestone event brings together educators, researchers, industry leaders, and government professionals to advance cybersecurity curricula, foster collaboration, and shape the future of the cyber workforce. We invite submissions that contribute to meaningful dialogue, innovative research, and practical advancements in cybersecurity education.
October 26–28, 2026 - Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Theme
Investigate, Imagine, Integrate, Impact
This year’s theme reflects a forward-looking vision:
- Investigate emerging threats and technologies
- Imagine new models for teaching and learning
- Integrate interdisciplinary and applied approaches
- Impact the next generation of cybersecurity professionals
Suggested Tracks
- Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, Cyberculture, Ethics, and Risk
- Quantum Computing and Cryptography
- Autonomous Systems, Robotics, OT, SCADA, and IoT Security
- Cyber Analytics and Threat Intelligence
- AI-Driven Learning and Educational Technologies
- Game-Based, Project-Based, and Challenge-Based Learning
- Online, Remote, and Hybrid Learning Models
- Cybersecurity for Non-Cyber Majors
- K–12 and Non-Traditional Student Pathways
- Human Factors, Psychological Operations, and Adversarial Behavior
- Cyber Criminology and Justice
- Ethics and Philosophy of Cyberspace
- Inclusion, Diversity, and Building Cyber Resilience
- Sociological and Cultural Dimensions of Cybersecurity
- Cross-Border Data Protection and Regulatory Frameworks
- International Technology Policy and Collaboration
- Cyber Conflict and De-escalation Strategies
- Governance and Institutional Resilience
- Global Interculturality in Cybersecurity
- Building a Resilient Cyber Culture
- Interdisciplinary Subjects
- Scalability of Cybersecurity
- Cyber Forensics
- Dark Markets and Threat Ecosystems
- Building Broader Resilience
- Integrating Current Developments
- Threat Analytics
Submission Opportunities
In addition to full papers, CISSE welcomes proposals for:
- Workshops
- Panels
- Roundtables
- Posters
- Master Classes
- Course Walk-Throughs
For additional opportunities, please visit cisse.info.
Paper Submission Guidelines
- Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026
- Papers must be original, unpublished, and not under parallel review.
- Submissions must be anonymized for double-blind peer review.
- Papers should be 3,000–4,000 words and include an abstract of no more than 250 words.
- Accepted papers will be published in the CISSE Open Journal with Crossref DOIs and immediate open access.
Author Requirements
- Use the IEEE conference template: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html
- Include DOI links for references where available.
- Provide ORCID iDs for all authors in the final submission.
- Disclose any use of Generative AI or automated tools in the paper.
- Include IRB approval where required for human-subject research.
- All authors must be included at the time of submission.
- At least one author must register for the conference and present in person.
Student Papers
CISSE welcomes student submissions from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Student authors must indicate their status at the time of submission and must be the primary contributor to the paper.
Eligible submissions will be considered for the Erich Spengler Student Paper of the Year Award, which includes complimentary registration for the following year.
Why Submit to the 30th Colloquium
- Engage with a national community of cybersecurity educators and leaders
- Contribute to a 30-year legacy of impact in cybersecurity education
- Publish in a respected peer-reviewed, open-access journal
- Help shape curriculum, workforce development, and the future of the profession
More Information
- Conference Overview: https://cisse.info/e/30th/colloquium
- Call for Papers: https://cisse.info/e/30th/call-for-papers