Call for Papers: Cyberbiosecurity Quarterly
A New Journal from New Prairie Press and BIO-ISAC
We are pleased to announce the launch of Cyberbiosecurity Quarterly, a new academic and trade journal dedicated to the intersection of cybersecurity and the bioeconomy. Published by Kansas State University's New Prairie Press and sponsored by the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC), this quarterly journal will serve as an important resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers working to safeguard digital and physical biological infrastructures.
Scope and Focus
Cyberbiosecurity is an emerging discipline that addresses the protection of biomanufacturing, biomedical research, synthetic biology, digital agriculture, and other life sciences sectors from digital threats. This journal will explore topics at the nexus of cybersecurity, digital biosecurity, and the bioeconomy, including but not limited to:
- Best practices for network configuration and management in biomedical environments (ingress/egress protection, segmentation, isolation, access control, traffic protection, etc.)
- Cybersecurity Vendor Management and Assessment
- Cyber and Digital Biosecurity Education for the Bioeconomy’s Workforce
- The Quality-Cybersecurity Tension in Practice and Techniques for Mitigation
- Threat Intelligence for Cyber-Physical Biological Systems
- Regulatory and Policy Perspectives on Cyberbiosecurity
- Incident Response and Risk Mitigation in Biomanufacturing
- AI and Machine Learning in Digital and Cyber Biosecurity
Types of Submissions
- Research Articles – Peer-reviewed, original studies advancing cyberbiosecurity
- Editorials – Expert opinions and perspectives on emerging challenges
- News & Policy Updates – Timely insights into cyberbiosecurity trends and regulatory changes
- Position Papers – Thought leadership pieces on pressing issues in digital biosecurity
- Software Notes – Descriptions of new tools and methodologies for cyberbiosecurity applications
- Software Evaluations – Assessments of tools and methodologies for cyberbiosecurity applications
- Review Articles – Evaluations of published articles and monographs in cyberbiosecurity
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be prepared in accordance with the journal guidelines and should not be under review elsewhere. Detailed formatting and submission instructions can be found at: https://newprairiepress.org/cyberbiosecurity/
Expected First Issue Date
October–December 2025
Join the Cyberbiosecurity Community
This journal aims to foster collaboration among academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to strengthen the security of biological and life sciences infrastructures. If you are interested in submitting, reviewing, or contributing in another capacity, please contact editor@isac.bio.
Cyberbiosecurity Quarterly is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research, policy, and practice at the intersection of cybersecurity and the bioeconomy. Published by New Prairie Press and sponsored by the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC), the journal addresses critical challenges in securing biological data, systems, and infrastructure in an increasingly digital world.
Topics span biomanufacturing security, digital biosecurity education, threat intelligence for bio-cyber systems, and AI-enabled risk detection in life sciences. Cyberbiosecurity Quarterly fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, practitioners, technologists, and policymakers committed to protecting the integrity of global bio-based systems.
We welcome submissions from academic and industry experts. Learn more about the journal or submit your article today.
Journal Archive
- Volume: FY 2025
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Volume: FY 2026
- Issue/Quarter 1 (Submissions Oct–Dec 2025)
- Issue/Quarter 2 (Submissions Jan–Mar 2026)
- Issue/Quarter 3 (Submissions Apr–Jun 2026)
- Issue/Quarter 4 (Submissions Jul–Sep 2026)
