Application for CPI Student Membership

Thank you for your interest in applying to become a Student Member of the Cybersecurity & Privacy Institute at the University of Waterloo.

Currently, membership is only available to current Undergraduate and Graduate students at UWaterloo, please monitor our website for any proposed changes that may allow for Grade School students to apply.

Please carefully fill out all applicable sections. There are optional questions that are not mandatory, but are very helpful to us if you are able to provide the information indicated.

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First Name

Last Name

University of Waterloo Email Address

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Current Degree Program & Faculty - e.g., Masters Computer Science

Academic Supervisor (if applicable)

Previous Academic Degrees & Certifications (optional)

CPI Expertise Areas - Research Interests

When CPI was founded, four CPI areas of expertise were identified (security, privacy, cryptography, quantum-safe communications). As the initial list was too coarse-grained, we initiated an exercise to refine and revamp the list, with input from CPI members. We began with a draft list and solicited feedback from several senior CPI members, as well as the members of the CPI Faculty Advisory Committee which has representation from every faculty.

The revised list identifies the following nine primary areas of expertise:

Cryptography
Data Science - Security and Privacy
Human & Societal Aspects of Security and Privacy
Legal and Policy Aspects of Security and Privacy
Network Security
Operational Security
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
Quantum-Safe Communication
Software, Hardware, and Systems Security

The list is intended to be descriptive rather than prescriptive and is used to find the right experts whenever an external partner approaches CPI with a request for proficiency. These nine areas are also indicative of the importance CPI places on addressing global cybersecurity risks, as they encompass a comprehensive and interconnected approach to understanding and proactively addressing the spectrum of cybersecurity and privacy concerns of the global community.

As a CPI Student, we would like to encourage you to indicate which areas you are currently studying and/or interested in, in order to help us better understand what our student member's interests are.
Please check all boxes that apply.

Cryptography

Data Science - Security and Privacy

Human & Societal Aspects of Security and Privacy

Legal and Policy Aspects of Security and Privacy

Network Security

Operational Security

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

Quantum-Safe Communication

Software, Hardware, and Systems Security

Other Research Interests:

Please enter any other research interests that you have, separated by commas:

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application and for your interest in becoming a CPI Student. We will process your application and reply to you promptly.