Swiss-Africa CyberSec Research Paper Submission
Promising news ahead! 📢
On 28 March 2026, the Swiss-Africa CyberSec Research Team successfully submitted its research paper to the 6th Society 5.0 Conference.
This international conference series is jointly organized by the University of Pretoria (South Africa), the University of Camerino (Italy), the University of Technology, Mauritius, the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, the University of South Africa (UNISA), the University of the Free State (UFS, South Africa), and Akademia (South Africa).
📍 Conference Dates: 28 June – 1 July 2026
đź“Ť Hosted by: Universities in South Africa
đź“Ť Venue: Skukuza Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa
We are excited about this important milestone and look forward to an acceptance from Society 5.0.
The research paper, developed by partners from Turacos (Switzerland), University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), SwissLink Higher Institute of Business and Technology (Cameroon), University of Buea (Cameroon), and University of Ibadan (Nigeria), reflects the deep commitment of all institutions to advancing cybersecurity education and resilience.
We are excited to submit our research to the Society5.0 conference and hope for a positive response!Sherdel Käppler
Paper Overview: “Cybersecurity Awareness and Protective Practices Across Academic Disciplines in Nigeria and Cameroon”
The paper investigates how university students’ choice of academic discipline influences their level of cybersecurity awareness. Drawing on survey data collected across partner institutions in Cameroon and Nigeria, the study examines differences in cybersecurity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among students enrolled in STEM, social sciences, business, and humanities programs.
The findings reveal significant discipline-based variations in awareness levels, with students in technical fields demonstrating higher familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, while non-technical students show greater gaps in basic digital hygiene and risk perception. The paper argues that cybersecurity awareness is not solely a technical competence but an essential digital literacy skill relevant across all study programs. The study concludes with recommendations for integrating cybersecurity education into diverse academic curricula to strengthen institutional resilience and prepare students for an increasingly digital world.
