"The University of Venda (UNIVEN) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
are jointly organizing this conference under the auspices of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP)."
Conference Objectives
Provide a platform for researchers and professionals to share insights on cybersecurity advancements.
Discuss emerging cyber threats and innovative defense mechanisms.
Foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government sectors.
Promote knowledge-sharing and best practices in cybersecurity.
ORGANIZING INSTITUTIONS
Conference Topics
The conference will cover a broad range of subthemes, including but not limited to:
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Emerging Cyber Threats and Trends
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Critical Infrastructure Security
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Cyber Resilience and Risk Management
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AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance
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Human Factors and Social Engineering
- Cybersecurity in Peace and War
- Cyber Warfare
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Future of Cyber Defence
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Who Should Attend?
The conference invites participation from:
- Academics & Researchers: Share and gain insights into cutting-edge research.
- Industry Professionals: Engage with academic innovators and explore collaboration opportunities.
- Policy Makers: Learn from actionable insights for policymaking.
- Students & Educators: Enhance learning and teaching with real-world applications.
- Innovators & Entrepreneurs: Discover groundbreaking ideas and network with thought leaders.
Conference Committee Members
| Title | Name | Surname | Country | Institution |
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| Program Chairs | ||||
| Dr | Jabu | Mtsweni | South Africa | CSIR |
| Prof. | Modimowabarwa | Kanyane | South Africa | University of Venda |
| Organizing Committee Chairs | ||||
| Dr | Jackie | Phahlamohlaka | South Africa | CSIR |
| Dr | Willard | Munyoka | South Africa | University of Venda |
| Editorial Committee | ||||
| Prof. | Kerry-Lynn | Thomson | South Africa | Nelson Mandela University |
| Prof. | Lynn | Futcher | South Africa | Nelson Mandela University |
| Prof. | Joey | Jansen van Vuuren | South Africa | Tshwane University of Technology |
| Programme Committee | ||||
| Dr | Leigh | Armistead | United States | Peregrine Technical Solutions |
| Prof. | Basie | von Solms | South Africa | University of Johannesburg |
| Prof. | Louise | Leenen | South Africa | University of the Western Cape |
| Dr | Andre | McDonald | South Africa | CSIR |
| Dr | George | Sibiya | South Africa | CSIR |
| Prof. | Turgay | Celik | South Africa | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Ms | Joice | Benza | Zimbabwe | X-Pert Solutions |
| Dr | David | Cook | Australia | Edith Cowan University |
| Dr | Patala | Najiyabanu | South Africa | University of Venda |
| Dr | Moyo | Benson | South Africa | University of Venda |
| Dr | Mashau | Lawrence | South Africa | University of Venda |
| Prof. | Jokonya | Osden | South Africa | University of the Western Cape |
| Prof. | Mokwena | Sello | South Africa | University of Limpopo |
| Prof. | Ruxwana | Nkqubela | South Africa | University of Wollongong |
| Prof. | Murray | Jennex | USA | San Diego State University |
| Prof. | Paul | Haskell-Dowland | Australia | Edith Cowan University |
| Prof. | Kai | Rannenberg | Germany | Goethe University Frankfurt |
| Prof. | Steven | Furnell | Great Britain | University of Nottingham |
| Prof. | Yuko | Murayama | Japan | Tsuda University |
| Prof. | Adesina | Sodiya | Nigeria | Federal University of Agriculture |
| Mr | Leon | Strous | Netherlands | De Nederlandsche Bank |
| Prof. | André | Zúquete | Portugal | University of Aveiro |
| Mr | Givemore | Dube | Zimbabwe | EY |
| Prof. | Reinhardt | Botha | South Africa | Noroff College |
| Prof. | Pieter | Delport | Norway | Noroff College |
Join The Conversation!
We invite researchers, industry experts, and cybersecurity professionals to contribute to the IFIP-UNIVEN-CSIR International Conference in Cybersecurity 2025. This conference provides a platform to share innovative ideas, research findings, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Join us in advancing solutions that strengthen digital resilience and protect critical systems from evolving cyber threats.
Submit your abstract today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of cybersecurity!