Evaluation Criteria and Weighting

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Each submission is reviewed across the following five weighted criteria:

 

1. Technical Depth (30%)

• Does the paper demonstrate advanced understanding of cybersecurity architecture or engineering?

• Are the concepts technically valid, structured, and well-reasoned?

 

2. Clarity and Structure (20%)

• Is the paper written and logically organized?

• Are diagrams, tables, and sections used effectively?

 

3. Real-World Relevance (20%)

• Does the content address real, pressing challenges in cybersecurity?

• Can practitioners apply it in an enterprise or engineering setting?

 

4. Originality and Innovation (20%)

• Does the paper offer a unique viewpoint, model, or methodology?

• Does it expand existing knowledge or practices?

 

5. Visuals and Supporting Data (10%)

• Are diagrams, architecture models, tables, or metrics included?

• Do visual elements enhance understanding of the topic?

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