 | WiCyS 2022: WiCyS 2022 Annual Conference Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Cleveland, OH, United States, March 17-19, 2022 |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=wicys2022 |
| Abstract registration deadline | October 18, 2021 |
| Submission deadline | October 18, 2021 |
| Acceptance Notification | November 21, 2021 |
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS 2022)
Dates: March 17-19, 2022
Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Host: WiCyS Organization
Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=wicys2022
Important Dates:
Submissions Opens: September 15, 2021
Submissions Closes: October 18, 2021 (Except student posters, whch is open until December 1st)
Notification of status: November 21, 2021 (Except student posters, which will be notified on January 3rd)
WiCyS 2022 Program Committee Leads
Program Chair: Dr. Ambareen Siraj
Program Co-Chairs and Committee: To be announced.
Program Theme: Being Smart about Security and Privacy of All "Smart" Things
As today’s modern technological world continues to connect any and all physical things around us with cyberspace for enhanced functionality, convenience and efficiency, it unduly increases security and privacy challenges associated with these cyber-physical things. From smart transportation to industry to home, as we advance use of technology, we have to keep making strides on preventing misuse of technology. This year at WiCyS 2022, let us talk about issues or concerns that we need to tackle and technologies and practices that keep us safe now and those that light up the path for tomorrow’s safe, smart and connected world.
The 2022 WiCyS annual conference will have four different tracks:
- Today's Technology and Challenges: Current issues and challenges, Advances in research and development (R&D), experimental findings
- Looking Ahead: Important technology/R&D trends, challenges on the horizon, upcoming solutions, tomorrow's vision
- Best Practices: Institutional/Operational/Academic best practices, tools, techniques, approaches
- Career Development: Leadership, advancement
Submission Types
Lightning Talks: Lightning talks highlight fresh ideas, unique perspectives, valuable experiences, and emerging trends in cybersecurity. Lightning Talks are five-minute presentations (with or without formal presentations) that seek to jump-start discussions and collaborations while soliciting feedback from the community.
Presentations: Technical presentations highlight innovations, research & development projects, internships/co-ops experiences, service-learning and outreach projects, or other interesting experience related to cybersecurity. This is an opportunity to share that experience with others and perhaps inspire them to pursue similar opportunities. Technical Presentations are 45 minutes long, including time for Q&A. A maximum of two listed presenters.
Birds of a Feather: Birds of a Feather are informal discussion sessions on just about any topic related to cybersecurity, that elicit participant discussions. Presenters lead the discussion from audience. These sessions can be a great way to share ideas and be introduced to current issues or trends in this area. BoaF sessions are 45 minutes long. A maximum of two listed presenters.
Workshops: Workshops are free hands-on sessions (technical/professional development) on any topic related to cybersecurity. Hands-on workshops in any cybersecurity area are welcome. The audience is can be students, educators, professionals and researchers (in any combination or by category). Workshops are 2 hours long. A maximum of four listed presenters.
Panels: Panels provide opportunities to discuss a current relevant topic in cybersecurity. Panel organizers are responsible for selecting appropriate panelists to participate. In addition to the moderator, there can be up to 4 panelists and each panel is 45 minutes long. Submit all names and their affiliation info along with the abstract.
Student Research Poster: Posters provide opportunities for students to present their work for the audience at WiCyS in poster format. Winners in both Undergrad and grad category receive travel support for future security conference of choice. Runner Ups receive Tech prizes. Only the first listed student will receive automatic scholarship.
If you wish to submit a proposal but would like to see examples of past accepted submissions, visit www.wicys.org and click on Archive to see the programs from the last five years. Send any questions to program@wicys.org
Submission Format
Authors can submit multiple proposals in different categories and tracks. Submission will be peer reviewed and all accepted proposals will be notified by November 21st.
Accepted proposals will receive ONE complimentary registration per accepted proposal. All accepted proposals will have access to early registration and lodging reservations. Accepted Presentations and Workshops will receive complimentary lodging for first listed participant for Thursday and Friday nights. Panels will receive up to 4 complimentary registrations. Workshops will receive a second complimentary registration with no lodging Complimentary lodging will not be offered for additional listed speakers. Complimentary lodging will not be offered to accepted proposals in birds of feather, panels, or lightning talks. Student Research Posters selected for inclusion will receive complimentary shared lodging and will register as a student with a scholarship.
All submissions need to be submitted through EasyChair. Authors have to create an account in EasyChair to submit an abstract of their proposal. Authors need to identify what type of submission they are applying to (Lightning Talk, Technical Presentation, Birds of a Feather, Workshop or (remove) Panel or Student Research Poster) AND which track (Today’s Technology, Looking ahead, Best practices, Career development). No track required for Student Poster. An abstract should be a few paragraphs (limited to 500 words) that highlight the proposed session.