CISPA excellence program for master's students
The early recruitment of highly talented students is a core element of CISPA's development and growth strategy. Our goal is to hire, train and accompany outstan
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The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is a German national major research institution. Our research encompasses all aspects of Information Securit
About CISPA
Cybersicherheit ist ein junges und sich rasant entwickelndes Forschungsfeld. Als Helmholtz-Zentrum für Informationssicherheit verbindet das CISPA Spitzenforschu
Anti-Discrimination Agency
The Anti-Discrimination Agency has been set up to protect against discrimination in accordance with the General Act on Equal Treatment (Allgemeines Gleichbehand
Governance and Organization
At CISPA, we champion transparency, efficiency, and clear leadership. On this page, we provide an overview of our key values, organizational structure and manag
Advocacy
Our contacts for employee participation, fairness, and equal opportunity: On this page, you’ll get to know the key committees and contact persons who represent
Director's Page
Michael Backes is the founding director and CEO of the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. His research has had a significant impact on cybersecuri
Inclusion Officer
CISPA is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment in which people with disabilities can participate on an equal basis.
Life at CISPA
CISPA is shaped by the people who bring it to life. Here, you’ll get to know our team, our shared values, and the spirit that defines our community. Discover th
Our Values
At our core, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration. We believe in fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity, where dive
Locations
The CISPA main building is located in Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland. Four further CISPA locations are based in St. Ingbert, each with its own unique char
Career
CISPA strives to be a family-friendly, open and engaging environment for all our employees. We cherish and promote respectful cooperation, open communication, f
Faculty at CISPA
The CISPA Faculty position offers you the opportunity to actively contribute to the academic and scientific excellence of our center. You will conduct groundbre
Other Career Paths
At CISPA, we believe in fostering diverse career paths beyond traditional academic roles, offering exciting opportunities for growth and innovation.
PhD at CISPA
Ready to shape the future of cybersecurity? As a PhD candidate at our research center, you'll work alongside leading experts on groundbreaking projects, gain ac
Postdoctorate
As a postdoctoral researcher at CISPA, you will conduct cutting-edge research to address critical cybersecurity challenges. Collaborating with experts, you will
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Privacy policy for employees at CISPA
According to Art. 13 GDPR – This privacy policy informs you about the processing of your personal data (hereinafter: data) as an employee at CISPA.
Data Privacy Policy for the CISPA application process
Under Articles 13 and 14 DSGVO – This privacy policy informs about the manner, scope and purpose of processing personal data (hereinafter referred to as data) a
Knowledge & Society
At CISPA, we engage and participate in a variety of knowledge transfer activities. They range from public events and trade fairs to policy consultation and citi
Knowledge Exchange
Through initiatives like the CISPA Cysec Lab and Citizen Science, we actively promote the exchange of knowledge between research and society. Our goal is to mak
Citizen Science
Hosting scientific events on a regular basis, we provide international students and young researchers with many opportunities for further education and exchange
CISPA Cysec Lab
The CISPA Cysec Lab bundles all of CISPA's school activities with the aim of making our center’s main research areas easily accessible from an early age.
Cysec Lab News
What's new? What's on? There is always something happening at our student lab. This is where you can read about all news and events at the CISPA Cysec Lab.
Talent Development
Once our early-career researchers have been attracted to CISPA, we offer them a variety of measures and opportunities that foster their further career developme
CISPA Summer School
Our Summer School offers an intensive learning experience for students and early-career professionals in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Through lect
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News & Events
What’s new at CISPA? Explore all insights, stories and events that keep us engaged and learn about the people behind our research and innovation.
CISPA Events
We host a variety of events throughout the year, from academic lectures to interactive workshops and research festivals, fostering collaboration, knowledge exch
CISPA Cyber Cinema
CISPA Cyber Cinema is a film and lecture series jointly presented by camera zwo – das arthouse kino and CISPA. The films in this series offer artistic perspecti