CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security

The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is a German national research institution and member of the Helmholtz Association, dedicated to advancing knowledge across cybersecurity, privacy, and trustworthy artificial intelligence. Based in Germany, CISPA combines foundational research with application-oriented work, bringing together scientific talent to address the security challenges of digital systems and society. Its research spans areas including cryptography, trustworthy information processing, threat detection and defense, secure connected and mobile systems, and empirical and behavioral security.

CISPA’s core work is research rather than commercial product sales. It supports the development and transfer of research into practical applications and products, helping businesses and society benefit from new technologies and findings. Its technology-transfer activities include startup and entrepreneurship support, the CISPA Founders Fellowship, and collaboration with external partners. The center also shares knowledge through public events, policy consultation, citizens’ dialogues, educational initiatives, a summer school, and media content such as research articles, podcasts, and videos. CISPA provides career opportunities for researchers at different stages, including faculty, postdoctoral, and doctoral positions.