Aims & Scope
Cyberbiosecurity Quarterly is a peer-reviewed, open access academic and trade journal dedicated to advancing the science, policy, and practice of cyberbiosecurity. This emerging discipline addresses the convergence of cybersecurity and the bioeconomy, focusing on protecting biological research, data, and infrastructure from digital threats.
Published by New Prairie Press and sponsored by the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC), the journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and educators.
Scope
We welcome submissions that address cyber and digital security issues within the following life science sectors:
- Biomanufacturing and laboratory automation
- Biomedical research and health data systems
- Synthetic biology and biotechnology
- Agricultural and environmental genomics
- Bioinformatics and biological data infrastructure
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Cybersecurity frameworks for laboratory and field systems
- Network and systems architecture for biological R&D environments
- Digital biosecurity education and workforce training
- Regulatory and policy approaches to securing bioeconomic assets
- Threat intelligence and incident response for bio-data systems
- Applications of AI and machine learning in biological security
- Interdisciplinary case studies and lessons learned
Types of Submissions
We invite contributions in the following formats:
- Research Articles – Peer-reviewed, original studies advancing cyberbiosecurity
- Editorials – Expert opinions and critical perspectives on emerging challenges
- News & Policy Updates – Timely insights into trends and regulatory changes
- Position Papers – Thought leadership on pressing issues in digital biosecurity
- Software Notes – Descriptions of new tools and methodologies for cyberbiosecurity applications
- Software Evaluations – Assessments of existing tools and platforms in the field
- Review Articles – Evaluations of published articles or monographs in cyberbiosecurity
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be prepared in accordance with the New Prairie Press author guidelines and must not be under review elsewhere. Detailed formatting and instructions are available on the journal website.
Our Aim
The journal aims to foster a robust scholarly and applied community that proactively addresses the vulnerabilities facing the life sciences sector in the digital age. By publishing high-quality research, tools, opinions, and analyses, we seek to support a resilient, secure, and ethically grounded bioeconomy.
