30th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE 2026)

The Cybersecurity Education Conference for Higher Education, Faculty, and Research

The 30th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) marks a milestone year for the longest-running cybersecurity education conference in the United States, dedicated to advancing cybersecurity education across higher education, faculty development, curriculum design, and academic research.

Now in its 30th year, CISSE brings together faculty, researchers, academic leaders, and government and industry partners to strengthen cybersecurity education, curriculum innovation, and workforce pathways.

The 2026 theme, “Investigate, Imagine, Integrate, Impact,” reflects the evolving role of cybersecurity education in addressing emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and national workforce needs.

Attendees will engage in presentations, panels, and collaborative discussions focused on:

• Cybersecurity curriculum and pedagogy
• Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity education
• Workforce development and pathways
• Community college and CAE program engagement
• Research in information systems security education

CISSE continues to serve as a national forum for collaboration across academia, government, and industry to strengthen cybersecurity education and capacity.

Target Audience

• Higher education faculty and administrators
• Community college educators
• Cybersecurity researchers
• Government and military training professionals
• CAE-designated institutions
• Industry partners supporting cybersecurity workforce development