Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

What We Do

CIAC prepares students for a career protecting computer systems from accidents, hackers, viruses and other security threats. It is a unique collaboration between information science, computer science, economics, electrical engineering and law.

Students have the opportunity to work with nationally known researchers in the field and conduct their own research projects. Research is conducted across multiple departments at the University of Washington and with partnering institutions to create an interdisciplinary knowledge-network.

We are committed to the 4 P’s

• Promoting collaboration-regional, national and international
• Producing multidisciplinary education and research
• Providing Center for National Security Studies certification for students
• Preparing professional IA leaders in the most efficient way possible

Why CIAC?
The world economy and global industries now rely on a digital infrastructure which is increasingly vulnerable to hackers and cyber thieves. Government and private organizations understand the importance of security vital data and career opportunities in the information assurance (IA) field have never been better. CIAC is training the next generation of IA professionals.