29th Colloquium

Cybersecurity Education in the

Age of AI and Automation & Ambiguity

Seattle University

November 12th to 14th

29th Colloquium

November 12-14, 2025

Cybersecurity Education in the Age of AI and Automation & Ambiguity

The 2025 Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) celebrates its 29th anniversary as the premier Cybersecurity Education Conference. Join us to explore the latest trends in cyber education and engage with subject matter experts from academia, government, and industry. We are delighted to welcome Seattle University as our host institution, joined by the University of Seattle as a co-host—both serving as esteemed academic partners for this year’s event..

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Questions?

Please direct any questions regarding papers, registration, participation, and sponsorship to Andrew at abelon@thecolloquium.org.

Registration

To foster meaningful dialogue, professional networking, and hands-on collaboration, this year's Colloquium emphasizes physical presence and active engagement. We believe that the most impactful exchange of ideas—particularly in an era defined by AI, automation, and ambiguity—happens face to face. Workshops, poster sessions, and panels are designed to maximize participation, allowing attendees to connect directly with speakers, researchers, and peers in the cybersecurity education community.

November 12-14, 2025

Cybersecurity Education in the Age of AI and Automation & Ambiguity

29th Colloquium
In-person (Seattle, WA)

Registration for in-person attendance is managed through our portal. Please note that changes, including transfers or cancellations, are allowed until October 31, 2025.

Regular

$495

Full-access

Student

$300

Undergraduate


Bulk Registration

For bulk registration inquiries, please contact Andrew at abelon@thecolloquium.org. Be sure to include a billing contact email, along with the names and email addresses of prospective attendees.

Cancellation

In-person: Withdrawals without penalty are allowed until October 31, 2025. After this date, a $50 administrative fee will apply to all cancellations.


Questions?

Please direct any questions regarding papers, registration, participation, and sponsorship to Andrew at abelon@thecolloquium.org.

Agenda

Below is the preliminary agenda for the 29th Colloquium. This schedule will be updated regularly as we approach the event in November. If you need to submit or update your presentation materials, headshot, or bio, please contact Andrew via email.


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Paper Presentations

Below are the abstracts and submitted slides for paper presentations at the 29th Colloquium, organized alphabetically. Presenting authors who wish to submit or update their presentation materials, headshots, or bios should contact Andrew by email. Special thanks to all authors and volunteers for your time and dedication.

All Groups

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Speakers & Authors

We are excited to feature SMEs and students from academia, government, and industry at the 29th Colloquium. To ensure optimal visibility for attendees, we ask that all participants submit their presentation materials, bios, and headshots to Andrew for inclusion in the program. A special thanks to our esteemed speakers and volunteers for your time and contributions.

Seattle, Washington

A city where innovation meets natural beauty! Nestled between the shimmering waters of Puget Sound and the majestic peaks of the Cascade Mountains, Seattle is a dynamic city that blends cutting-edge technology with a rich cultural heritage. Known as the “Emerald City” for its lush evergreen surroundings, Seattle offers breathtaking views, world-class attractions, and a thriving culinary and arts scene. Whether exploring its iconic skyline or discovering hidden gems in its eclectic neighborhoods, visitors are sure to find inspiration at every turn.

Downtown Seattle highlights include:

  • Stroll through the iconic Pike Place Market and sample fresh seafood and artisan goods.
  • Take in sweeping city views from the Space Needle or explore immersive exhibits at Chihuly Garden and Glass.
  • Cruise along Elliott Bay or hop a ferry for a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience.
  • Explore diverse dining — from award-winning restaurants and craft breweries to international flavors and farm-to-table cuisine.
  • Enjoy vibrant nightlife, live music, and theater across the city's many venues.
  • Find tranquility in nearby parks, including Discovery Park, with trails and vistas of Puget Sound.
Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle - Broadway
Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Broadway

1100 Broadway (map)
(800) 590-1801
0.4 miles

Experience the heart of Seattle for just $139 per night!


Lodging

For those who prefer accommodations within walking distance, we recommend booking at the Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle – Broadway to take advantage of our special group rate. Otherwise, we encourage that you book your preferred as soon as possible.

Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Broadway

1100 Broadway (map)
(800) 590-1801
0.4 miles

Hotel Sorrento

900 Madison St. (map)
(800) 426-1265
0.5 miles

Inn at Virginia Mason

1006 Spring St. (map)
(800) 283-6453
0.7 miles

Renaissance Seattle Hotel

515 Madison St. (map)
(206) 583-0300
0.7 miles

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown

1113 6th Ave. (map)
(877) 227-6963
0.8 miles

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel

1301 6th Ave. (map)
(800) 716-6199
0.9 miles

Inn at the WAC

1325 6th Ave. (map)
(206) 622-7900
0.9 miles

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

1101 4th Ave. (map)
(855) 546-7866
0.9 miles

Sheraton Grand Seattle

1400 6th Ave. (map)
(206) 621-9000
1.0 mile


Seattle University
Seattle University

901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(Campus Map)

Plan Your Visit

Seattle University, located in the heart of the city's vibrant Capitol Hill district, provides the perfect setting. The campus combines historic charm with modern facilities, all within walking distance of some of Seattle’s best dining, cultural landmarks, and green spaces.

Sponsors & Partners

Volunteers

On behalf of the organizing team, we extend our sincere thanks to all the volunteers who generously contributed their time and expertise to the 29th Colloquium. Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in shaping this year’s event, and your contributions are vital to maintaining the quality and relevance of The Colloquium. We deeply appreciate your continued support and commitment.

Ashutosh Agarwal

Stevens Institute of Technology

Chirag Agrawal

IEEE Member

Jackie Armstrong

Hill College

Gaurab Baral

Northern Kentucky University

Jane Blanken-Webb

Wilkes University

Benjamin Bradley

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Ingrid Buckley

Florida Gulf Coast University

Prashanth Busi Reddy Gari

University of North Carolina

Brian Callahan

Monmouth University

Eric Chan-Tin

Loyola University Chicago

Ankur Chattopadhyay

Northern Kentucky University

Tom Chothia

University of Birmingham

Christopher Collins

Nova Southeastern University

Maeve Dion

University of New Hampshire

Eamon Doherty

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Alfreda Dudley

Towson University

Veronica Elze

City University of Seattle

Eric Eskelsen

Idaho State University

Antonio Espinoza

Eastern Washington University

Steven Furnell

University of Nottingham

Ankit Gupta

Researcher

Robert Honomichl

University of Arizona

Yen-Hung Frank Hu

Norfolk State University

Stephen Huang

University of Houston

Juyeon Jo

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Amanda Joyce

Argonne National Laboratory

Nnanna Kalu-Mba

United Nations

Siddharth Kaza

Towson University

Yoohwan Kim

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Lin Li

Prairie View A&M University

Larry Liu

Morgan State University

Joseph Lozada

Marymount University

Christine Lumen

New York University

Herbert Mattord

Kennesaw State University

Sean McBride

Idaho State University

Akshay Mittal

University of the Cumberlands

Denis Nicole

University of Southampton

Sandra Nite

Texas A&M University

Venkat Laxmi Sateesh Nutulapati

Researcher

Bernardo Palazzi

Brown University

Yin Pan

Rochester Institute of Technology

Ajai Paul

Affirm Inc.

Matt Plass

Lewis University

Weihao Qu

Monmouth university

Pavan Reddy

George Washington University

Chris Rondeau

Bossier Parish Community College

Ivo Rosa

EDP

Thierry Sans

University of Toronto Scarborough

Gregory Simco

Nova Southeastern University

Jill Slay

University of South Australia

Meera Sridhar

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Krista Stacey

University of South Alabama

Stuart Steiner

Eastern Washington University

Ryan Straight

University of Arizona

Sara Sutton

Grand Valley State University

James Tippey

Excelsior University

Shambhu Upadhyaya

SUNY at Buffalo

Udaya Veeramreddygari

IEEE Member

Vivek Venkatesan

The Vanguard Group

Hsiaoan Wang

Northeastern University

Weichao Wang

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Carol Woody

Software Engineering Institute

Guang Yang

University of California, Berkeley

William Butler

Capitol Technology University

Andrew Hurd

Empire State University

Kendra Evans

CODIO

Denise Kinsey

Franklin University

Dan Likarish

Regis University

Erik Moore

Seattle University

Michael Whitman

Kennesaw State University

Morgan Zantua

City University of Seattle

Denise Kinsey

Franklin University

Dan Likarish

Regis University

Erik Moore

Seattle University

Adonnis Alexander

Franklin University

Artem Protsenko

Bard College

Sarah Zerpa

University of Tampa

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