The Colloquium on Information Systems Security Education (CISSE)™ is proud to announce its 29th annual conference — the nation's premier forum dedicated to cybersecurity education. This year's event will be held in person at Seattle University from November 12 to 14, 2025. Participating in The Colloquium™ are representatives from education, industry, and government who share an interest in fostering productive conversations, presenting innovative ideas, and enhancing content and curricula for cybersecurity education. Please visit the conference overview for program updates.
Join the nation's premier conference on cybersecurity education as CISSE marks its 29th year. We invite educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit original, unpublished work addressing innovative practices and emerging challenges in cybersecurity education.
- Submission: August 31, 2025
- Dates: November 12–14, 2025
- Venue: Seattle University
We encourage submissions across a broad range of interdisciplinary and emerging areas in cybersecurity education, including:
- Global Interculturality in Cybersecurity
- Preparing students to build a resilient cyber culture
- Artificial Intelligence, Cyberculture, Agentic AI, Ethics and Risks
- Navigating Cross-Border Data Protection and Security Regulations
- Cyber Conflict De-escalation
- Interdisciplinary Subjects
- Robotics, Automated systems, OT, SCADA, and IoT Cybersecurity
- Adversarial Behavior
- Human Factors and Psychological Operations
- Scalability of Cybersecurity
- Education Technologies
- Game-based Learning
- Non-traditional Students
- K12 Education
- Cyber Forensics
- Ethics and Philosophy of Cyberspace
- Building Resilience through Inclusion and Diversity
- Sociological Aspects of Cyber
- Cybersecurity for Non-Cyber Students
- Building Broader Resilience
- Developing International Technology Policy & Collaboration
- Cyber Criminology and Justice
- Integrating Current Developments
- Emerging Technologies
- Dark Markets
- Quantum Computing & Cryptography Governance
- Project-based & Challenge-based Learning
- AI-Driven Learning Dynamics & Resources
- Online and Remote Learning
- Autonomous Systems and Vehicles
- Cyber Analytics
- Threat Analytics
Submission Guidelines
- Original, unpublished work (parallel submissions are not accepted; pre-press / personal site postings are permitted)
- Manuscripts must use the IEEE Manuscript Template
- Word count: 3,000 - 4,000 words
- Abstract: ≤ 250 words
- Include adequate citations and DOI URLs for references where available
- All images, graphs, and tables must be original and high-resolution (300 dpi minimum)
- Papers must be anonymized for double-blind review or will be rejected
- Final accepted drafts must include ORCID numbers for ALL authors
Presentation & Registration Requirements
- At least one author must register for and attend The Colloquium™ in person to present
- Only papers presented in person will be considered for publication in the Journal
Use of Generative AI
Authors must disclose any use of generative AI or automated tools in the creation of content. These tools may not be listed as authors.
Copyright
Copyright remains with the authors, but publication in the Journal grants CISSE™ the right to freely distribute the work in print and digital formats.
Publication
Research papers will be published in the Journal of The Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education. Accepted papers will be indexed with DOIs and published openly in CISSE's Open Journal.
Student Submissions
Student authors must disclose student status at submission. The student must be the primary contributor and currently enrolled in a degree-granting program. One student paper will be recognized with the Erich Spengler Student Paper of the Year award and receive complimentary registration to the following year's Colloquium.
Contact
- All questions about submissions should be emailed to paperchair@thecolloquium.org
- Any questions about the 29th Colloquium, please email events@thecolloquium.org
Poster sessions are non-commercial presentations of topics of interest to the community. The goal of the poster session is to stimulate conversations in the community. Posters present an opportunity to contribute to the conversation without the full process of formal review and the topic and time constraints of formal papers and conference sessions. Poster presenters are encouraged to provide previews of works in progress, new concepts for consideration, and classroom techniques.
Participants may present proposals for sessions and presentations covering areas in the context of the conference theme, or other appropriate material. The proposals will be considered based on their relevance and appeal. Proposals should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. Include the desired time period (15 – 50 minutes).
Panels offer the audience an opportunity to hear diverse perspectives on a specific topic or area of interest, often focused on a special theme. Ideal panels include 4 to 6 participants to ensure a balanced and engaging discussion. Proposals should be 1–2 paragraphs in length and must include a list of prospective panelists.
Workshops provide a means for participants to work together to achieve some outcome related to the conference theme. It may be in the form of the creation of a new project, or in support of some existing project. Roundtables provide a forum for members to participate in a guided discussion of a topic. Participants wishing to propose a workshop or round table in the context of the conference themes (see above) may submit a proposal.
This year's conference will feature Master Class presentations and Curriculum Walk-throughs.
- Master Classes: are a panel of instructors who have experience teaching a course in a particular topic where they have brought an innovative approach to their teaching. The panel will discuss and compare approaches including evaluations and observations.
- Course Walk-through: a quick (20 min) walk through of the course Syllabus, including the description, outcomes, major topics, assessments / assignments, materials used, typical course approach, and intended student audience. The goal is to give new instructors ideas about how courses may be constructed and allow experienced instructors to compare them to their own efforts.
- Program Walk-through: a quick (30 min) review of a program's curriculum and flow, it includes an overview of the outcomes, the students, the courses, and special features. It includes a brief discussion of the reasoning behind the program choices.
Instructors interested in participating in Master Class Panels or Curriculum walk-throughs should submit their interest including: The course type (basic, elective, focus area), course level (lower / upper division, Graduate), course title, and Course Syllabus which can be shared (may have redactions).
For Programs, the level (AB/AS, BA/BS, Minor, Certificate, Graduate), the program focus, and a Course List or similar document to be shared.
Walk-throughs are not pitches for commercial courses, books, or courses mainly following a standardized curriculum.
The Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education™
CISSE™ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cybersecurity education at all levels. CISSE™ was founded in 1996 to provide a forum for educators, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge and best practices in information security education. CISSE™ hosts an annual conference that brings together cybersecurity educators from around the world to discuss current trends, challenges, and innovations in information security education.
