CFP

C4D2025: Cybersecurity4D2025

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality

Gqeberha, South Africa, August 17-22, 2025

Conference website	https://paicta.co/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=c4d2025
Submission deadline	January 30, 2025

Topics: cybersecurity artificial intelligence internet of things ict4d

2025 Cybersecurity4D (C4D) - Call For Papers

Theme: Proactive Resilience: Securing AI and IoT Ecosystems through Integrated Cybersecurity Strategies

Building on the success of the Cybersecurity4D 2024 virtual event, this year’s conference will provide an in-depth and holistic exploration of proactive resilience strategies for securing AI and IoT ecosystems. 2025 Cybersecurity4D (C4D2025) aims to address the critical need for holistic solutions that protect digital infrastructures while promoting sustainable development across the continent by focusing on integrated cybersecurity approaches.

Scheduled to take place in Gqeberha (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality), from Sunday 17 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025, the C4D2025 conference will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including academia in the fields such as (but not limited to) Computer Science, Information Systems, and Engineering, as well as industry, government, and civil society. The conference will provide a unique setting for participants to share knowledge, develop frameworks, and foster collaborations that enhance cybersecurity across Africa.

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. Other categories of submission such as industry talks, workshops, tutorials and demonstrations are welcome. This conference will serve as a key platform for discussing cutting-edge research and strategies for securing AI and IoT ecosystems, focusing on Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.

The IEEE is the technical sponsor of Cybersecurity4D 2025. All submitted papers will be double-blind reviewed. Accepted papers after proper registration and presentation at the conference will be submitted for inclusion in the proceedings published on IEEE Xplore. Posters and Workshop papers will not be part of the proceedings.

Submission Guidelines

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.

Full Papers

Submissions describing substantial, original, and unpublished research in the field of cybersecurity, specifically focusing on the conference themes. Full papers should not exceed 10 pages.

Short Papers

Submissions presenting work-in-progress, novel ideas, and preliminary results. Short papers should not exceed 6 pages.

Posters

Submissions describing ongoing research, preliminary findings, or innovative ideas in cybersecurity. Poster abstracts should not exceed 2 pages.

Industry Talks, Workshops, Tutorials and Demonstrations

Proposals for industry talks, workshops, tutorials and demonstrations on topics relevant to the conference themes. Submissions should include names and affiliations of facilitators, along with a comprehensive description of the topic, clear objectives, and anticipated outcomes.

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025

Acceptance Notification: March 31, 2025

Camera Ready Submission: May 26, 2025

Conference Dates: 17 - 22 August 2025

List of Topics

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 implementations 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

Committees

Organising Committee

Prof. Attlee M. Gamundani (Chairperson)
Prof. Noluntu Mpekoa (Co-Chairperson)
Adv. Lufuno Tshikalange (Stakeholder Committee Chair)
Mr. Sonwabo Mdwaba (Admin & Logistics Chairperson)
Prof. Omowunmi Isafiade (Co-Technical Programme Chairperson)
Dr Josiah Chavula (Co-Technical Programme Chairperson)
Dr. Andre Henney (Co-Technical Programme Chairperson)
Marsela Rita (Marketing Committee)

Publication Committee

Prof. Attlee Munyaradzi Gamundani
Prof. Omowunmi Isafiade
Dr. Josiah Chavula
Dr. Andre Henney

Advisory Committee

Prof. Noluntu Mpekoa
Prof. Dharm Singh Jat
Prof. Nobert Rangarirai Jere
Prof. Hippolyte N. Muyingi
Prof. Durgesh Mishra

Program Committee

Dr. Gabriel Nhinda
Mr. Anton Limbo
Dr. Naomi Isabirye
Dr. Zenzo Polite Ncube
Prof. Wallace Chigona
Prof. Srinath Doss
Dr. Jabu Mtsweni
Mr. Isaac Nhamu
Prof. Sameerchad Pudaruth
Dr. Benny Munyaradzi Nyambo
Prof. Tegawendé F. Bissyandé
Dr. Paulus Sheetekela
Dr. Heloise Meyer
Dr. Theo Tsokota
Dr. Mercy Chitauro
Dr. Caroline Magunje
Dr. Mncedisi Bembe
Dr. Pardon Blessings Maoneke
Dr. Edmore Chindenga
Prof. Fungai Bhunu Shava
Dr. Sindiso Mpenyu Nleya
Dr. Fazlyn Petersen
Ms. Victoria Shakela
Mr. Julis Silaa
Prof. Amelia Phillips
Dr. Laban Bagui
Mr. Mfundo Maneli
Mr. Chris Johnson
Ms. Mamoqenelo Morolong
Prof. Luleseged Tilahun Surafel
Prof. Jerry John Kponyo
Prof. Husin Jazri
Prof. Vipin Pavithran
Prof. Katja Becker
Dr. Stephen Fashoto
Dr. Julis Oluwasegun Aroba
Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahu
Prof. Guy-Alain Lusilao Zodi
Prof. Sheeba Armoogum
Dr. Kiru Pillay
Mr. Ahmed Olajide Ollajide
Mr. Abuh Ibrahim Sani

Invited Speakers

To Be Announced

Venue

The conference will be held in Gqeberha (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality), 17 August 2025 – 22 August 2025

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to events@paicta.co