Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber Security Education 2026

About the Conference

The Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber Security Education Conference is a collaborative event bringing together stakeholders from schools, colleges, universities, government agencies and industry. The conference serves as a platform for networking, learning, and showcasing the work of cyber security professionals, students and educators.

It provides a forum for academia, industry and government to share thoughts and ideas around innovative practice in cyber security education, from novel approaches for the delivery of complex teaching subjects through to practical solutions for encouraging the adoption of cyber security with students and the broader society.

Themes

Cyber security education is fundamental to growing the national capacity of our digital workforce and making the UK the safest place to live and work online. We face a variety of challenges in the sector around how students learn about cyber security, and what makes for good cyber security education. This conference explores the latest trends, technologies and best practices in addressing these challenges. We welcome contributions from UK and international perspectives.

Call for Book Chapters

We invite submissions of original work for publication as chapters in the conference proceedings, published by Springer Nature as part of the Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber Security Education (CSE) series.

Indicative chapter topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Emerging trends in cyber security education

• Cyber security curriculum design and development

• Hands-on and practical learning approaches, including experimental studies

• Research into effective cyber security education theory and practice

• Enhancing digital forensics pedagogy

• Advances in AI and machine learning for cyber security education

• Novel interaction methods for cyber security education

• Technical and non-technical approaches to 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 across Key Stages 1 to 4 and post-16

• Bridging the gap between industry and academia

• Online and distance learning strategies for cyber security education​

Book Chapter Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=atlcs26

Submission Guidelines for Book Chapters

Cyber security education is fundamental to growing the national capacity of our digital workforce and making the UK the safest place to live and work online. We face a variety of challenges in the sector around how students learn about cyber security, and what makes for good cyber security education. This conference explores the latest trends, technologies and best practices in addressing these challenges. We welcome contributions from UK and international perspectives.

Full paper submission

Authors should submit a full paper of 6,000 to 8,000 words by Monday 11th May 2026 (23:59 GMT). All submissions will be subject to double-blind peer review. Papers should follow the Springer Nature formatting guidelines and template.

Final chapter submission

Authors of accepted papers will present their work at the conference and submit a revised, full-length chapter by Monday 10th August 2026. Chapters should incorporate feedback received during the review and presentation process.

All submissions must be original work and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Call for Demonstrations

In addition to book chapter submissions, we invite proposals for interactive demonstration sessions to be held during the conference. These sessions provide an opportunity for educators, researchers, developers and practitioners to showcase software, applications, tools, concepts and ideas in a hands-on workshop format.

Demonstrations should be practical and engaging, allowing conference attendees to interact directly with the work being presented. We particularly encourage submissions that offer delegates something they can take away and apply in their own teaching, training or professional practice.

Authors of accepted demonstrations will be invited to submit a short paper of 2,000 to 3,000 words for inclusion in a companion section of the Springer Nature conference proceedings. Short papers should describe the tool, application or concept demonstrated, its educational context, and any evaluation or feedback gathered. This offers demonstrators a peer-reviewed publication route without the full commitment of a book chapter submission.

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Demonstration topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching tools and platforms for cyber security education

• Capture the flag (CTF) environments and gamified learning approaches

• AI-powered tools and applications for cyber security teaching and learning

• Virtual labs, sandboxed environments and simulation platforms

• Cyber security awareness tools and resources for schools or the general public

• Digital forensics tools and investigation workflows for educational settings

• Innovative assessment methods and tools

• Open-source resources and frameworks for curriculum delivery

• Industry tools and techniques adapted for the classroom

• Accessibility and inclusivity tools for cyber security education

Submission Guidelines for Demonstrations

Proposals should be submitted by Monday 11th May 2026 (23:59 GMT) and should include:

• Title of the demonstration
  

• Abstract of no more than 500 words describing the tool, application or concept to be demonstrated, its educational purpose, and what attendees will gain from the session

   

• Presenter details, including name, affiliation and brief biography

   

• Technical requirements, including any equipment, software or network access needed beyond a standard projector and internet connection

   

• Session format, indicating whether the demonstration is intended as a live walkthrough, a hands-on participant workshop, or a combination of both

   

• Estimated duration, typically between 30 and 60 minutes

   

Demonstration proposals will be reviewed by the programme committee and selected on the basis of relevance, originality, educational value and practical applicability. Accepted demonstrators will be notified alongside paper authors.

Demonstration Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=atlcs26

Key Dates

• Demonstration proposal deadline: 11/05/2026 23:59

• Full paper submission deadline: 11/05/2026 23:59

• Notification of acceptance: 15/06/2026 17:00

• Final demonstration short paper deadline: 10/08/2026 23:59

• Final chapter submission deadline: 10/08/2026 23:59

• Expected publication: 01/03/2027

Accepted chapters and demonstration short papers will be published by Springer Nature as part of the Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber Security Education (CSE) conference proceedings. Further details, including information on indexing and open access options, are available at: Springer Nature proceedings page.

Publication

Accepted chapters and demonstration short papers will be published by Springer Nature as part of the Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber Security Education (CSE) conference proceedings. Further details, including information on indexing and open access options, are available at: Springer Nature proceedings page.

Travel, Accommodation & Venue Accessibility

The conference will be held at Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, Scotland, DD1 1HG. The campus is located in Dundee city centre, within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and transport links.

By Rail

​Dundee railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Abertay campus. Dundee is served by ScotRail and LNER, with direct services from Edinburgh (roughly 1 hour 15 minutes), Glasgow (roughly 1 hour 30 minutes) and Aberdeen (roughly 1 hour 15 minutes). Taxis are available outside the station entrance. Booking train tickets in advance is usually cheaper.

By Bus

Dundee bus station (Seagate) is approximately a 10-minute walk from campus. Long-distance coach services are operated by Citylink and Megabus. Local bus services connect the city centre with surrounding areas. Check your operator's timetable before you travel.

By Air

he nearest major airports are Edinburgh (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by car or train), Glasgow (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes) and Aberdeen (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). All three airports offer domestic and international flights. Onward travel to Dundee is straightforward by train or hire car.

By Car

Use postcode DD1 1HG for sat nav. There is no visitor parking on campus. The nearest public car park is the West Bell Street multi-storey, approximately a two-minute walk from the university. On-street parking is also available on West Bell Street and Constitution Road (pay and display). Please note that Dundee city centre has a Low Emission Zone.

Accommodation

Dundee city centre has a good range of hotels within walking distance of the campus. Options include Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre, Holiday Inn Express Dundee, Hotel Indigo Dundee, Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa, Malmaison Dundee and Premier Inn Dundee Centre. Budget-friendly options and serviced apartments are also available. We recommend booking early, particularly during the summer months.

About Dundee

Dundee is Scotland's fourth-largest city, recognised as the UK's first UNESCO City of Design. Attractions within walking distance of the campus include the V&A Dundee museum, Discovery Point, The McManus Art Gallery and Museum, and the Dundee waterfront. The city offers a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs in the centre.

Accessibility

The Abertay University campus is accessible to wheelchair users. The main buildings have step-free access via ramps and automatic doors, accessible lifts to all floors, and accessible toilets. An induction loop is available, and assistance dogs are welcome on campus.

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The nearest public car park (West Bell Street multi-storey) is approximately 100 metres from the main campus entrance. On-street parking is available on West Bell Street and Constitution Road, though there are currently no dedicated accessible parking bays on these streets. Blue Badge holders should contact the university in advance to arrange parking, as students and visitors with accessibility needs may be given access to the staff car park.

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If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us at innovate@cseconnect.org so that we can make appropriate arrangements in advance of the conference.