Training Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on cybersecurity and privacy risk assessment for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
- Explores both technical and human-centric approaches to risk evaluation
- Features original research, methodologies, and tools across the risk assessment lifecycle
- Targets academic researchers, cybersecurity professionals, and industry experts
- Emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research
The 2nd International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA) is an academic event co-located with the 21st International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (ARES 2026). This workshop is dedicated to advancing the understanding and methodologies of risk assessment in the context of Cyber-Physical Systems. It brings together experts from academia and industry to share insights, present research, and foster collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity and privacy.
Workshop Focus and Themes
CPRA centers on the complex security and privacy risks introduced by interconnected CPS. The workshop covers the entire risk assessment lifecycle, including asset identification, threat modeling, risk scoring, mitigation strategies, and informed decision-making. A significant emphasis is placed on both technical and human factors, encouraging exploration of how human perceptions and cognitive biases influence risk evaluation.
Main topics include automated risk assessment, advanced Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) methodologies, privacy impact assessments, and the integration of privacy and security in risk models. The event also addresses compliance with regulations, AI-based risk assessment tools, and case studies involving IoT and smart infrastructure.
Target Audience and Relevance
The workshop is designed for academic researchers, cybersecurity professionals, risk analysts, privacy officers, and engineers working with CPS. It is particularly relevant for those involved in autonomous transportation, industrial automation, critical infrastructure, and smart environments. Attendees typically include university faculty, PhD students, R&D professionals, and technical leads from both academia and industry.
CPRA provides a collaborative platform for sharing innovative research and practical solutions. It addresses challenges such as identifying and mitigating risks in dynamic environments, integrating human factors into risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with evolving standards.
Format and Experience
The workshop is held in-person alongside the ARES 2026 conference in Linköping, Sweden. Organized by SBA Research, it features paper submissions, presentations, and interactive discussions. The academic nature of the event fosters thought leadership, education, and community building within the cybersecurity and privacy risk assessment domain.
Recurring themes include cutting-edge research, collaborative platform, and multidisciplinary approaches to risk assessment. The event positions itself as a leading venue for consolidating innovative methodologies and advancing the field of cybersecurity and privacy risk assessment in Cyber-Physical Systems.