International Conference on Penetration Testing and Cyber Defense - (ICPTCD-26)


24th - 25th October, 2026 | Rome, Italy

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

Important Dates

Pre-registration Deadline

24th September, 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

4th October, 2026

Last Date Of Registration

9th October, 2026

Date Of Conference

24th - 25th October, 2026

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Call for Papers

The (ICPTCD-26) is dedicated to advancing research excellence by bringing together leading scholars, scientists, and professionals from across the globe. It provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and innovative methodologies.

With a strong focus on Robotics, the conference promotes research that contributes to academic depth, practical insights, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Penetration testing methodologies and frameworks
  • Case studies on successful penetration tests
  • Automated tools for penetration testing
  • Ethical considerations in penetration testing
  • Red teaming vs blue teaming strategies
  • Social engineering in penetration testing
  • Penetration testing for cloud environments
  • Legal implications of penetration testing
  • Vulnerability assessment vs penetration testing
  • Emerging trends in penetration testing
  • Penetration testing in critical infrastructure
  • Reporting and documentation in penetration testing
  • Collaboration between teams in penetration testing
  • Best practices for conducting penetration tests
  • Continuous penetration testing strategies
  • Impact of penetration testing on security posture
  • Penetration testing for mobile applications
  • Future directions in penetration testing
  • Metrics for evaluating penetration testing effectiveness
  • Integration of AI in penetration testing

Peer Review Process

All submissions will be evaluated through a structured peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and contribution to the field. Accepted papers will be presented and may be considered for publication in high-quality journals and indexed conference proceedings.

Registration Details

Secure your participation by completing the registration process at the earliest. Limited presentation slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Publication Opportunities

High-quality submissions will be prioritized for publication opportunities in recognized journals and indexed proceedings.

Empowering Research Continuity

At Research Leagues, academic engagement continues without interruption despite the current global situation. Researchers can present and publish through online and integrated participation pathways.