CALL FOR PAPERS

All paper and poster submissions must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. All submissions (except industry talks, workshops, demonstrations, and tutorials) must follow the single-spaced, two-column, standard IEEE conference paper  format here. . Manuscripts (i.e., papers and posters) must not contain any identifying information such as author names and affiliations, and the abstract should not exceed 250 words.

NB: Submissions for industry talks, workshops, demonstrations and tutorials should include names and affiliations of facilitators. These submissions are not required to follow a specific format but should include the following information: title/topic along with a comprehensive description with clear objectives, target audience, and anticipated outcomes. The submissions should clearly indicate the mode of delivery and timeline, and any logistical requirements, e.g., hardware and software.

Paper Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=c4d2025

Paper Template is Here: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html

The following paper categories are welcome:-

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025

Acceptance Notification: April 15, 2025

Camera Ready Submission: May 26, 2025

Conference Dates: 17 – 22 August 2025

We invite submissions on a wide range of topics that align with the following core themes of the conference:

● Proactive Resilience for AI and IoT Ecosystems:-

    ○ Innovative strategies for securing AI and IoT systems

    ○ Proactive threat detection and mitigation approaches

    ○ Security by design for AI and IoT applications

    ○ Risk management and resilience frameworks in AI and IoT environments

● Integrated Cybersecurity Strategies:-

    ○ Holistic approaches to cybersecurity in interconnected digital ecosystems

    ○ Cross-sectoral partnerships and collaborations for securing critical infrastructures

    ○ Policy and governance frameworks supporting integrated cybersecurity efforts

    ○ Strategies for ensuring ethical AI and IoT deployment

● Cybersecurity4D Dimensions:-

    ○ Digital: Securing digital assets and infrastructures

    ○ Diverse: Promoting inclusivity, gender diversity, and equity in cybersecurity

    ○ Developmental: Capacity-building, skills development, and closing the digital divide

    ○ Dynamic: Evolving threat landscapes and adaptive cybersecurity strategies

● Cybersecurity for Sustainable Development:-

    ○ The role of cybersecurity in driving sustainable economic and social development

    ○ Addressing the cybersecurity challenges of emerging technologies in developing regions

    ○ Leveraging AI and IoT for digital transformation and development in Africa

    ○ Design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions for developing regions

● Behavioural Aspects of Cybersecurity:-

    ○ Human factors in cybersecurity: addressing user behaviour and awareness

    ○ Psychological, social, and cultural factors influencing cybersecurity adoption

    ○ Behavioural cybersecurity: insights from psychology, sociology, and other disciplines

● Future Cybersecurity Frameworks for Africa:-

    ○ Designing frameworks tailored to the African cybersecurity landscape

    ○ Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in the development of cybersecurity policies

    ○ Cybersecurity governance and regulatory practices for AI and IoT in Africa

• Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore®, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. Authors of selected papers will be invited to present their work at the conference, either in oral or poster sessions.

• In addition to academic papers, we encourage industry partners, government entities, and non-governmental organisations to participate in the conference by sponsoring or co-organising specific sessions. The Cybersecurity4D 2025 Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with key decision-makers and influence the development of cybersecurity strategies in Africa. For sponsorship and collaboration inquiries, please contact events@paicta.co

• As part of the Cybersecurity4D 2025 Conference, PAICTA will host Cybersecurity Competitions and a Cybersecurity Summer School aimed at fostering practical cybersecurity skills and inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. We encourage community groups, educational institutions, and individuals to participate and contribute to these exciting initiatives.