Advances in Cyber Security Education 2025

Join us at the 5th Annual Advances in Cyber Security Education | 2025 Conference! 

📅 Date: 22nd of July 2025 🕒 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 📍 Location: University of Warwick

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY

The Advances in Cyber Security Education Conference is a collaborative event bringing together stakeholders from schools, colleges, universities, government agencies and industry to explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in cyber security education. This conference serves as a platform for networking, learning, and showcasing the work of cyber security professionals, students and educators.

1) CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS

Cyber Security Education is fundamental to growing the national capacity of our digital workforce, making the UK the safest place to live and work online. We face a variety of challenges in the sector on how we teach cyber security, and what makes for good cyber security education.

This conference provides a forum for academia, industry, and government, to share thoughts and ideas around best practice in cyber security education, including novel approaches for the delivery of complex teaching subjects, through to practical solutions for how we encourage the adoption of cyber security with students and the broader society.

Chapter topics may include (but are not limited to):

• Emerging Trends in Cyber Security Education

• Cybersecurity Curriculum Design and Development

• Hands-On and Practical Learning Approaches

• Research of effective cyber security education theory and practice

• Enhancing Digital Forensics Pedagogy

• Experimental studies on practical cyber security education

• Advances in AI for cyber security education

• Novel interaction methods for cyber security education

• Technical and non-technical means of effective cyber security education

• Cyber Security Awareness and Training Methods

• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Cyber Security Education

• Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Teaching Approaches

• Cyber Security Education in Key Stage 1, 2 and 3

• Bridging the Gap between Industry and Academia

• Use of AI and Machine Learning in Cyber Security Education

• Online and Distance Learning Strategies for Cyber Security Education

Abstract submissions (up to 1000 words) should be made by Monday 28th April 2025. Submissions will be subject to peer review.

Authors of accepted submissions will present their work at the conference and agree to contribute a full-length chapter to be submitted by Monday 14th July 2025.

Full length chapters should be between 6000-8000 words and will be published by Springer Nature as part of the Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber Security Education (CSE) conference proceedings: https://link.springer.com/conference/cse-1

Submissions can be made at: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=cseconnect2025

2) CALL FOR STUDENT PRESENTATIONS & DEMONSTRATIONS

AiCSE is an inclusive conference series that welcomes student participation. This year, we will host a student "show and tell" track, where students can present or demonstrate work that they have completed, or are in the process of working on.

This is an inclusive and mentored session, where new speakers have the opportunity to develop their communication skills in a supportive space. Themes are wide and varied and can include:

• Research presentations

• Technology demonstrations

• Suggestions for improving learning experiences.

• Career, tips and thoughts on work experience, employability etc.

• and much more!

Simply submit a short abstract to explain what you want to talk about and why you think it would be useful for others to hear about.

No papers required – demonstrations can be up to 40 minutes. Talks and presentations can be full (20 minutes), short (10 minutes) or lightning (5 minutes).

Student Submissions can be made at: 

3) STUDENT THREAT DETECTION & RESPONSE WORKSHOP

Exabeam, a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, has partnered with CSE Connect to provide knowledge and insights on the principles of a modern security operations platform based on the innovative threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) capabilities of the Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform. Exabeam CTF exercises provide students with hands-on educational experiences to learn how to effectively identify and mitigate modern threats with AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

4) NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 

Connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators from diverse backgrounds and industries.

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT? 

• Educators and administrators from schools, colleges, and universities.

• Government officials and policymakers involved in cybersecurity education initiatives.

• Industry professionals in cyber security, and related fields.

• Students, graduates and career changers interested in pursuing careers in cyber security

The Advances in Cyber Security Education | 2025 is a FREE event, that is designed to accommodate a diverse range of attendees, catering to broad interests and backgrounds.

Please note that places for this event are limited and one the allocated attendance limit has been reached, the registration link will be closed.