CALL FOR PAPERS

The Pan African Information Communication Technology Association (PAICTA) invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the globe to submit original papers for the Cybersecurity4D 2025 Conference. This conference will serve as a key platform for discussing cutting-edge research and strategies for securing AI and IoT ecosystems, with a special focus on Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Conference Themes

• We invite submissions on a wide range of topics that align with the following core themes of the conference:
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

   

Submission guidelines

• Types of Submissions:-

  • Full Papers: Research papers that present new and original contributions to the field of cybersecurity, focusing on the core themes of the conference (6-8 pages).
  • Position Papers: Conceptual or thought-provoking pieces that propose new ideas, frameworks, or perspectives in the cybersecurity domain (3-4 pages).
  • Case Studies: Practical insights from organisations, government, or community projects that demonstrate applied cybersecurity solutions, particularly in Africa (4-6 pages).
  • Posters and Demos: Proposals for posters or live demonstrations showcasing innovative tools, technologies, or methodologies (2 pages, with a description of the project).

Submission Format:-

• All submissions must follow the IEEE conference format.
• Papers should be written in English and submitted in PDF format.
• Submissions should be made via the conference management system at …

Important Dates

Paper Submission Deadline: 30 January 2025

Notification of Acceptance: 25 February 2025

 Camera- Ready Submission: 15 June 2025