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..
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 area hotel 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
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
Seattle University
Seattle University, located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest's thriving technology corridor, is a nationally recognized independent university known for its academic excellence, social justice leadership, and commitment to educating the whole person. With strong programs across science, engineering, business, law, and the humanities, the university fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and civic engagement. Its central location in Seattle provides students and faculty with meaningful connections to industry, government, and nonprofit sectors, making it a vibrant hub for innovation and public service.
City University of Seattle
As a private nonprofit institution of higher education, City University of Seattle's mission is to change lives for good by offering high quality and relevant lifelong education to anyone with the desire to learn. CityU's vision is to be the destination of choice for accessible, career-focused education with a focus on equipping a diverse student population with 21st century skills and technology tools.
Codio
At Codio, we fuse computing education research with AI to deliver learning experiences that truly build job-ready skills. By combining evidence-based pedagogy, intelligent technology, and immersive design, we create a new standard of “better tech skills learning.” The results speak for themselves: higher completion rates, increased time on task, stronger grade attainment, and learners who graduate with the confidence and capabilities today's workforce demands.
EC-Council
International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, also known as EC-Council, is the world's largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of the world-famous Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), License Penetration Testing (Practical) programs, among others. We are proud to have trained and certified over 300,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.
Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership - University of Washington, Tacoma
The Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) program at the University of Washington Tacoma equips professionals and military personnel with technical backgrounds to enhance their leadership and cybersecurity skills for career advancement. By integrating resources from the School of Engineering & Technology and the Milgard School of Business, the program fosters innovative solutions for information assurance and cybersecurity challenges, positioning graduates for success and entrepreneurial opportunities in Washington's cybersecurity landscape.
Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle – Broadway
Discover the perfect location for your stay in Seattle at the Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle – Broadway. Situated in the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, our hotel offers convenient access to Seattle University, Swedish Medical Center, and downtown Seattle, where you can explore the city's top-notch dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Don't forget to make a stop at the lively Pike Place Market during your visit.
29th Colloquium
CISSE™ offers a distinctive platform for showcasing your organization with precision, targeting not just cybersecurity enthusiasts, but the educators in cybersecurity. For 29 years, the esteemed members of CISSE™, including those deeply invested in educational methodologies, have convened to unravel the complexities of teaching emerging subjects. Place your tools and resources in the hands of these distinguished individuals and demonstrate how you can bolster their mission.
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
Vaibhav Agrawal
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
Vaibhav Agrawal
Andrew Belón
CISSE
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
Andrew Belón
CISSE
Alexander Kent
Denise Kinsey
Franklin University
Dan Likarish
Regis University
Erik Moore
Seattle University
Vaibhav Agrawal
Adonnis Alexander
Franklin University
Andrew Belón
CISSE
Mohit Chandarana
CODIO
Artem Protsenko
Bard College
Sarah Zerpa
University of Tampa
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