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 available to current Undergraduate and Graduate students at UWaterloo, and we also 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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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.
 
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.