Cyper Defence Iraq 2-2026(CDI2-26)

It is with great pleasure and honour that we announce the upcoming Cyber Defence Iraq 2-2026 in Iraq "CDI2-26" conference, held under the patronage of the esteemed President of Al-Esraa University, Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Jabr Al-Majidi. We are proud to present this significant event in the field of cybersecurity. The conference, scheduled for April 15, 2026, in Baghdad, will bring together experts, professionals, academics, and industry leaders from various fields. With a primary focus on defending against cyber threats, this conference aims to foster the exchange of ideas and innovative strategies in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. The conference will feature a diverse range of tracks, each exploring crucial aspects of cyber defence.

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Cyper Defence Iraq 2-2026(CDI2-26)

It is with great pleasure and honour that we announce the upcoming Cyber Defence Iraq 2-2026 in Iraq "CDI2-26" conference, held under the patronage of the esteemed President of Al-Esraa University, Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Jabr Al-Majidi. We are proud to present this significant event in the field of cybersecurity. The conference, scheduled for April 15, 2026, in Baghdad, will bring together experts, professionals, academics, and industry leaders from various fields. With a primary focus on defending against cyber threats, this conference aims to foster the exchange of ideas and innovative strategies in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. The conference will feature a diverse range of tracks, each exploring crucial aspects of cyber defence.

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Important Dates

Conference Duration
Two days

Conference Date
From 2/16/2026 to 2/17/2026

Conference Venue

Baghdad / Al-Esraa University.
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Registration Inclusions
15-minute oral or poster presentation for each author and presenter.
Conference proceedings for participants who register with a paper.
A conference program for all attendees.
Participation certificates for all attendees.
Lunch and coffee breaks for all participants.
Access to all sessions for all participants
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About the Conference

Objective of the Conference
The conference's objectives are multifaceted. It aims to provide insights into establishing, maintaining, and improving information security and safeguarding vital infrastructure through education on preventing and detecting cyber-attacks. By uniting professionals, academics, and industry leaders, the conference aims to establish a collaborative platform to address the challenges posed by cyber threats. Furthermore, the conference intends to encourage cooperation between individual researchers, government agencies, organizations, and public and private sectors in cyber security and defense operations. By fostering such collaboration, we aim to strengthen our collective defenses against cyber threats and enhance our ability to respond effectively. Additionally, the conference will serve as a platform to identify gaps and challenges in local cooperation during cyber crises and cyber training exercises. By recognizing these challenges, we can develop comprehensive strategies to address them and enhance our collective response capabilities. We extend a warm invitation to all professionals and stakeholders in the field of cybersecurity to join us at the "Cyber Defence Iraq 2-2026" conference in Iraq.

Vision and Mission
Vision:
To be a major meeting point for scientists and researchers from around the world to achieve research excellence and specialized innovation.
Mission:
To provide a high-level academic conference that contributes to enhancing the quality of scientific research and encouraging international multidisciplinary cooperation, supporting the building of a prosperous knowledge-based Iraq.

Who Should Attend the Conference
Our conference is tailored for individuals from academia, as well as those from non-profit, public, and private sectors who have an interest in recent research and advancements in cybersecurity topics. This is an essential event for a diverse group of professionals, including:
● University staff and faculty.
● Academic faculty, research staff, and lecturers.
● Graduate and doctoral students.
● Academic advisors and counsellors.
● Computer science professionals and engineers.
● Technical experts and information technology professionals.
● Software developers and programming experts.
● Representatives from local and global non-profit organisations in cybersecurity and technology.
● Experts in information security and network management.
● Data science professionals and analysts.
● Industry experts in the engineering and technology sectors.
Moreover, suppose your professional role doesn't align with the categories listed, but you have a keen interest in absorbing knowledge from leading academics in an engaging and comprehensive setting. In that case, we warmly welcome you to register and join us.
Conference Topics
Mobile Security
Artificial Intellegence and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
Threat Intelligent
Cloud Security and Network Security
Data Protection and Privacy
Security Operations and services
Governances, Program and Strategy Management
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Application Security
Deepfake and AI-Enabled Social Engineering
Data Science and Cybersecurity
Deep Learning, Machine Learning and Data Mining in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity in Internet of Things(IoT)
Cyber Attacks: Detection, Prediction and Protection
Cryptography and information hiding
Approved journals for publication

International journals

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The electronic system adopted for receiving, evaluating, and accepting research: Click Here
The electronic plagiarism system adopted for examining research:Turnitin software
The entity responsible for linguistic review of research:A specialized committee mentioned in the administrative order regarding the formation of committees.
Committees

Conference Chairman

Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Jabr Al-Majidi

Academic Title: Professor
Workplace: Al-Esraaa University
Email: info@esraa.edu.iq
Academic Qualifications
1- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Baghdad 1990
2- Master's Degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Baghdad 2009
3- Doctorate in Philosophy in Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Baghdad 2012
Academic Specialization
1- Physiology of Training and Fitness.
2- Sports Management.
International keynote speakers

Prof. Dr. Saad Ali Hamoud Al-Anzi

Academic Specialized in Management
Al-Esraa University/University Presidency

Prof.Dr.Kahtan I. Aziz

Professor of Communication
College of Anglia Ruskin University

Prof. Dr. Seyed Mahmoud Taheri

Mathematical Statistics
University of Tehran/Faculty of Engineering Sciences

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Diaa Al-Hasani

Computer Science/Information Security
Al-Mustansiriya University/College of Science/Computer Science Department

Preparatory Committee

     

1. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Jabr Al-Majidi.

President of Al-Esraa University.

Chairman

2. Prof. Dr. Safaa Taqi Al-Issawi.

President of Al-Mustansiriya University.

Member

3. Prof. Dr. Wadhah Amer Hatem.

President of the Middle Technical University.

Members

4. Prof. Dr. Kadhum Abood Al-Majidi.

President of Ashur University.       

Members

5. Prof. Dr. Saad Ali Al-Anzi.

Advisor to the President of Al-Esraa University.

Member

6. Prof. Dr. Khula Salah Khashan.

Vice-Chancellor for Scientific Affairs, University of Technology.

Member

7. Prof. Dr. Ayad Murad Takhakh.

Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Nahrain.

Member

8. Asst. Prof. Dr. Akram Ali Anbar.

Vice-Chancellor for Administrative Affairs Al-Esraa University.

Member

9. . Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzak Tarish Ziboon.

Dean of the College of Engineering / Al-Esraa University.

Member

10. Prof. Dr. Intisar J. Ismail.

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry / Al-Esraa University.

Member.

11. Prof. Dr. Khulood Majid Alsaraf.

Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy / Al-Esraa University.

Member.

12. Prof. Dr. Mahdi Kazim Ali.

Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / Al-Esraa University.

Member

13. Prof. Dr. Rehab Subhi Ramadhan.

Dean of the College of Medical and Health Technology / Al-Esraa University.

Member

14. Asst. Prof. Dr. Yousef Dolab Yousef.

Dean of the College of Administration and Economics / Al-Esraa University.

Member

15. Asst. Prof. Dr. Madin Omran Al-Tamimi.

Dean of the College of Media / Al-Esraa University.

Member

16. Asst. Prof. Dr. Fadhel Abdul Rasan.        

Dean of the College of Science / Al-Esraa University.

Member

17. Asst. Prof. Dr. Fadhil A. Rasen.

Dean of the College of Law / Al-Esraa University.

Member

18. Prof. Dr. Sami Ali Hussein.

Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts / Al-Esraaa College.

Member

19. M.Eng Ann Samari Ibrahim.

Manager of Engineering Projects / A-Esraa University.

Member

Scientific Committee

1. Prof. Dr. Ashour H. Dawood.

Vice-Chancellor for Scientific Affaires Al-Esraa University .

Chairman

2. Prof. Dr. Mohammed G.S. AL-Safi.

Manager of Scientific Affairs Department, Al-Esraa University.

Member

3. Prof. Dr. Wissam Samir Bahiya.

Dean of the College of Information Technology / University of Babylon

Member

4. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Naji Mahmoud.

College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / Al-Esraa University.

Member

5. Prof. Dr. Nidal Ghaib  Hussein.

Assistant Dean of the College of Dentistry for Scientific Affairs / Al-Esraa University.

Member

6. Prof. Dr. Abdul Amir Abdul Hussein Al-Ali.

College of Administration and Economics / Al-Esraa University.

Member

7. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Hussein Ali.

College of Administration and Economics / Al-Esraa University

Member

8. Prof. Dr. Ihsan Mahdi Al-Saqr.

College of Medical and Health Technology / Al-Esraa University.

Member

9. Prof. Dr. Ghanem Hussein Majeed.

College of Medical and Health Technology / Al-Esraa University.

Member

10. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Q. Mohammed.

Head of the Department of Cybersecurity Engineering / College of Engineering / Al-Esraa University.

Member

11. Asst. Prof. Dr. Jane Jaleel Stephan.

Head of the Department of Information Technology / Faculty of Science / Al-Esraa University.

Member

12. Asst. Prof. Dr. Nazar Abdulghffar Al-Sammarraie.

Faculty of Arts / Al-Esraa University.

Member

13. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Salman Mansour.

Faculty of Arts / Esraa University.

Member

14. Asst. Prof. Dr. Zubaida Abdul Latif Mohammed Ali.

Faculty of Engineering / Head of the Department of Construction Engineering and Project Management.

Member

15. Dr. Mohammed J. Hussein.

Advisor to the President of Al-Esraa University.

Member

16. Dr. Jalal Jabbar Aleiwi Al-Majidi.

Council Secretary of Al Esraa University.

Member

17. Dr. Zainab Ali Abbood.

Head of Electrical Engineering Technology Department/Technical Engineering College/Al-Esraa University.

Member.

18. Dr. Hayder Sadeq Al-Aasam.

Head of Building and Construction Technology Department/Technical Engineering College/Al-Esraa University.

Member.

19. Dr. Tariq Yassin Mahmoud.

Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry for Administrative Affairs / Esraa University.

Member

Scientific Support and Assistance Committee

1.     Dr. Ayad A. Al-Taweel.

College of Medical and Health Technology / Al-Esraa University.

Chairman

2.     Asst. Prof. Dr. Issam Qasim Ali.

College of Administration and Economics / Al-Esraa University.

Member

3.    Dr. Hajar Hilal Tawfiq.

College of Medical and Health Technology / Al-Esraa University.

Member

4.    Dr. Fouad Younis Hussein.

Faculty of Dentistry / Al-Esraa University.

Member

5.    Dr. Jassim Mohammed Rashid.

Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / Al-Esraa University.

Member

6.    Dr. Samer Hassan Rabih.

Technical Engineering College / Al-Esraa University.

Member

7.    Dr. Ziad Ali Noman.

Technical Engineering College / Al-Esraa University.

Member

8.    Dr. Abdul Nasser Muhammad Ramadan.

College of Engineering / Esraa University.

Member

9.   Dr. Mazen Mahmoud Abdul Latif.

Technical Engineering College / Esraa University.

Member

10. Eng. Abdullah Hamid Mohsen.

College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / Al-Esraa University.

Member

11. Eng. Zeina Essam Hamid.

College of Pharmacy / Al-Esraa University.

Member

12. Eng. Ahmad Adnan Akel.

Technical Engineering College / Esraa University.

Member

Relations and Media Committee

1. Dr. Jalal Jabbar Aleiwi Al-Majidi.

Public Relations & Media Manager Al Esraa University

Chairman

  2. Muntadhar Jaafar Jassim.

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Member

  3. Muhammad Ali Hussein.

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Member

  4. Sajjad Jabbar Matalani.

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Member

  5. Wissam Zaki Matani.

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Member

  6. Mustafa Khalaf Haider.

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Member

  7. Hamza Hussein Sabah.

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Member

  8. Saif Taha Sant.

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Member

Reception and Protocol Committee

1. Dr. Sudeif Muhammad Kamil

Department of Media and Government Communication/Al-Esraa University

Chairman

2. Dr. Saja Majeed Shareef

College of Pharmacy / Al-Esraa University

Member

3. M. Noor T. Al-Sharify

Technical Engineering College / Al-Esraa University

Member

4. Dr. Eng. Zeina Essam Hamid

College of Pharmacy / Al-Esraa University

Member

 5. Asst. Ms. Rana Khazaal Khudair

Technical Engineering College / Al-Esraa University

Member

 6. Asst. Ms. Maryam Hassan Hussein

Technical Engineering College / Al-Esraa University

Member

 7. Asst. Ms. Hind Ahmed Naji

Technical Engineering College / Al-Esraa University

Member

 8. Asst. Ms. Nour Abdul Majeed Abdul Hamid

Technical Engineering College / Al-Esraa University

Member

 9. Asst. M. Shahd Ali Manati

Faculty of Engineering / Al-Esraa University

Member

10.  Asst. M. Mina Samir Haji

Faculty of Engineering / Al-Esraa University

Member

11.  Ali Yaqoub Mohsin

Department of Scientific Affairs / Al-Esraa University

Member

Linguistic Review and Intellectual Safety Committee

1.     Prof. Dr. Sami Abdel Aziz Mohammed.

College of Media/Department of English Language/Al-Esraa University.

Member

2.     Prof. Dr. Rahim Juma Ali.

College of Media/Department of Arabic Language/Al-Esraa University.

Member

3.     A.M. Saad Fadel Abbas Al-Hasani.

College of Media/Department of English Language/Al-Esraa University.

Member

4. Asst. Dr. Jawad Kazim Ali.

College of Media/Department of Arabic Language/Al-Esraa University.

Member

Finance Committee

1. M.M. Bashar Qasim Mutab.

Al-Esraa University

Member

2. Iftikhar Najm Razouki.

Al-Esraa University

Member

3. Tawfiq Juma Jaber.

Esraa University

Member
Conference Participation

Fee for participating with a research paper in the conference:
(300,000 Iraqi dinars)
Fee Details (Publishing the research in the journals approved by the conference + Conference Bag + Conference Participation Certificate)

Fee for attending the conference:
(50,000 Iraqi dinars only)
Gifts and shields will be distributed at the conference.

Submission procedure:

📝 stage

📆 Date

💡 Note

Research Submissions Start

1 January 2026  

Official Submission Opens

Deadline for Submission of Research Papers

1 February , 2026

Submission Closes

Notification of Acceptance After Review

Within 20 days from the submission date

After Review by the Scientific Committee

Conference Date

16-17 February , 2026

At Al-Esraa University
Submission

Plagiarism Policy and Publication Ethics:

The CDI2-26 Conference adheres to rigorous anti-plagiarism guidelines, ensuring every submitted paper undergoes scrutiny for plagiarism through the Crossref Similarity Check, which utilises Turnitin. Before being reviewed by our scientific committee, each article undergoes a thorough plagiarism screening. Submissions found to contain plagiarized content will be immediately dismissed at any stage of the process. For additional details about the Turnitin software, please visit the following link: https://www.turnitin.com
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Email

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Background about Al-Esraa University

About the University
Al-Esraa University was established in Baghdad, Iraq, as an academic institution seeking leadership in higher education and scientific research. The university includes a number of diverse colleges and specializations that meet the requirements of the labor market and keep pace with scientific and technological developments.

Academic Vision
The university seeks to be a distinguished center of knowledge and creativity by preparing academically and practically qualified graduates and promoting scientific research and academic cooperation locally and internationally.

Academic Programs

The university offers various academic programs across its various colleges, including:
• College of Engineering
• College of Medical Sciences
• College of Computer Technology
• College of Media
• College of Law
• College of Management and Economics
And other disciplines that integrate within a modern educational environment.

University Environment
The university includes a state-of-the-art campus, containing modern classrooms, scientific laboratories, digital libraries, and integrated infrastructure to support academic and student activities.
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