Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute (CSPRI)

Cyber security and privacy research institute

Welcome to CSPRI!

The Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute (CSPRI) is a GW institute chartered within the School of Engineering and Applied Science to promote dialogue and technical research of issues that have a significant computer security and privacy component. CSPRI's mission is to encourage, promote, facilitate, and execute interdisciplinary research through scholarship management, research, campus dialogue and conferences that promote awareness and progress on current and future cyber security and privacy issues.

We invite you to learn more about CSPRI's research, events and scholarships.

Highlights of CSPRI Publications and Events

GW CSPRI and Center for Women in Engineering Awarded DoD Grant
for Women Veterans Re-Entry into Cybersecurity Workforce
May 25, 2021 - One-Day Virtual Conference

National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Report, Chaired by
Dr. Toregas: Election 2020: Ensure Data Security and Privacy Rights
of Individuals
July 28, 2020

Marks Blog - Washington Post: Internet-based voting is the new front in the
election security wars
May 11, 2020

Toregas Blog: COVID-19: When a health crisis drives cyber risk
April 19, 2020

CSPRI Webinar: Case Study of World's largest Cyber-Heist at Central Bank
of Bangladesh
April 16, 2020

National Center of Academic Excellence - Research

The George Washington University is a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research, designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. CSPRI is the designated institution within GW to maintain this status and to answer inquiries related to it.

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