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Knowledge & Society

Knowledge transfer is a core element of our mission. At CISPA, we make research findings accessible, foster dialogue with in citizen-science initiatives, and spark early interest in cybersecurity through our student lab, the CISPA Cysec Lab. In doing so, we actively contribute to the transfer of knowledge and the shaping of a secure digital future.

OPEN SOURCE CONTENT

Sharing innovation for collective progress

We make selected tools, datasets, and research outcomes publicly available in order to foster collaboration, transparency, and reuse within the global tech and research community. Explore our growing collection of open-source projects in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

ENCOURAGING YOUNG TALENT

In collaboration with Saarland University

Studying Cybersecurity

In collaboration with CISPA, Saarland University offers three cybersecurity degree programs: a German as well as an English bachelor's degree program and a master's degree program.

 

CISPA maintains close contact with university students in the field of cybersecurity. Our researchers teach on degree programs, supervise student projects and offer research-assistant positions to particularly talented students. We help them to find their area of expertise, sharpen their scientific profile and prepare for a scientific career.

Our focus goes beyond university-level education. To raise awareness of IT security research as early as possible, our student laboratory, the CISPA Cysec Lab, offers a variety of activities for school classes.

You need more help? Contact our Early Career Support at ecas@cispa.de

CISPA CYSEC LAB

The CISPA Cysec Lab coordinates CISPA's student activities. We offer workshops for students from grade 7 onward as well as further training for teachers and trainee teachers. There are also regular working groups for particularly interested and talented students.

The workshops at the school laboratory are developed in close cooperation with CISPA researchers. They are based on CISPA research in IT security and data protection and carefully adapted to meet the needs and interests of our target groups.

At the CISPA Cysec Lab, we put great emphasis on hands-on activities. Our interactive workshops give students the opportunity to acquire new skills, offering them the freedom to experiment with and apply the things they have learned. We encourage students to work independently, while our instructors and student assistants are always available for support.

CISPA CYSEC LAB

The CISPA Cysec Lab coordinates CISPA's student activities. We offer workshops for students from grade 7 onward as well as further training for teachers and trainee teachers. There are also regular working groups for particularly interested and talented students.

The workshops at the school laboratory are developed in close cooperation with CISPA researchers. They are based on CISPA research in IT security and data protection and carefully adapted to meet the needs and interests of our target groups.

At the CISPA Cysec Lab, we put great emphasis on hands-on activities. Our interactive workshops give students the opportunity to acquire new skills, offering them the freedom to experiment with and apply the things they have learned. We encourage students to work independently, while our instructors and student assistants are always available for support.

Summer School

The Summer School is aimed at more advanced young researchers who have already started their PhD. In addition to lectures and workshops by selected CISPA researchers, the program features contributions by equally outstanding guest lecturers. The Summer School offers ample opportunity for participants to bring in their own work and to exchange ideas.

OUTREACH AND CITIZEN EVENTS

It is our aim to bring cybersecurity knowledge to everyone. For this reason, we organize free events for interested members of the public on a regular basis. Organizing a variety of formats including the Summer of Cybersecurity, the Open Days, the Roadshow and many more, we offer lectures on the latest CISPA research, interactive workshops relevant to everyday life, exhibits that provide insights into a variety of exciting research areas as well as panel discussions that offer different angles on cybersecurity topics.

CITIZEN SCIENCE

In our citizen-science projects, we give students and interested members of the public an insight into the reality of cybersecurity research.

In the course of a project, participants carry out designated tasks, making valuable contributions to our research - and learning many things about cybersecurity in the process. If you have any questions, please contact us at citizen-science@cispa.de.

CITIZEN SCIENCE

In our citizen-science projects, we give students and interested members of the public an insight into the reality of cybersecurity research.

In the course of a project, participants carry out designated tasks, making valuable contributions to our research - and learning many things about cybersecurity in the process. If you have any questions, please contact us at citizen-science@cispa.de.

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Science Outreach

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