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The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is a German national Big Science Institution within the Helmholtz Association. We research information security in all its facets. https://cispa.de/en/data-privacy-policy-social-media#Netiquette
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 10h
✨ Highlights from German Unity Day 2025 at CISPA! From citizen delegation & Rebekka Burkholz’s AI panel to Cyberbriefing, hands-on activities & Apollonfestival – a week full of cybersecurity insights, fun & inspiration!
#TrustworthyAI #CISPA #TDE25
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 1d
🎙️🔍 Interested in how to design fair algorithms? Then check out our latest TL;DR episode! We talk to CISPA PhD student Jan Klemmer about his approach to design algorithmic fairness: cispa.de/tldr-episode...
Julian Siber über algorithmische Fairness
Episode 43 unseres Podcasts CISPA-TL;DR ist online! Darin sprechen wir mit dem CISPA-Forschenden Julian Siber über algorithmische Fairness.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 2d
The notarial deed for the CISPA research campus in St. Ingbert has been signed – an important milestone for our shared future.
We look forward to bringing all CISPA employees together at one location in the future and intensifying the exchange between research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 4d
At the CISPA CYBER BRIEFING, experts from research, startups, politics & industry focused on: How can Europe strengthen its digital resilience?
➡ Prof. Dr. Christian Rossow’s AmpPot makes DoS attacks traceable
➡ Startup Detesia fights deepfakes with AI
➡ Joint action is key
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Reliable, Available, Trustworthy: Digital Resilience at the Center of the Second CISPA CYBER BRIEFING
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the second CISPA CYBER BRIEFING took place in Saarbrücken as part of the celebrations for German Unity Day. CISPA researchers, founders, and representatives from politics...
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 5d
Live from Saarbrücken’s Zukunftsmeile 🚀 Our CISPA stand is buzzing: wheel of fortune, interactive stations & great conversations on cybersecurity. Stop by until Oct 4 and see research come alive! #TDE25 #FutureThroughChange
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 6d
✨ Faculty Dr. Rebekka Burkholz participated in the panel “AI Compass for Times of Crisis – Real Help or Black-Box Risk?” at the Dialogue Forum during this years Day of German Unity festivities. We thank all visitors for their contributions to the exchange! #TrustworthyAI
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 7d
We were honored to welcome the Citizen Delegation for the Day of German Unity to CISPA. Guests from all 16 federal states explored our research in cybersecurity and trustworthy AI and engaged in inspiring exchanges with us. #TDE
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 8d
In Liberate AI, an interdisciplinary research project with @dzne.science and Universitätsklinikum Bonn, CISPA researchers are helping to design a transparent, explainable AI model that will support doctors in the treatment of acute stroke. Learn more here cispa.de/en/liberate-ai
From Black Box to Glass Box: AI Explainability in Stroke Treatment
Liberate AI, an interdisciplinary research project, aims to develop an AI model capable of supporting doctors in the treatment of ischemic stroke. Serving as a digital assistance system, the AI model ...
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 13d
CISPA is launching the first European Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon Championship! 🌐 Between November 2025 and June 2026, five regional hackathons will take place across major European university cities, culminating in a Grand Finale in St. Ingbert, Germany. Read more: cispa.de/en/launch-ha...
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 15d
A new CISPA study shows how anomaly detection—a core concept in machine learning—can be applied to biomedical research. CISPA researcher Sarath Sivaprasad trained an AI model to detect fertility and toxicity effects in zebrafish embryos. 🔗 Read more about the project: cispa.de/en/sivaprasa...
AI Accelerates Drug Discovery: New Model Automates Detection of Developmental Abnormalities in Zebrafish Embryos
CISPA researcher has developed an AI system that can automatically detect abnormalities in zebrafish embryo development.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 19d
Thank you to our colleagues from UCT and WITS, who visited CISPA to meet with our Faculty and science support teams. We discussed German and South African perspectives in cybersecurity and trustworthy AI, as well as opportunities for future cross-institutional research collaborations.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 23d
Congratulations to our Faculty Dr. Franziska Boenisch on being named a Werner-von-Siemens-Fellow @siemens-ring.bsky.social 🎉 The award recognizes her outstanding scientific contributions to cybersecurity and privacy-preserving AI. Read more here: cispa.de/en/boenisch-...
CISPA-Faculty Dr. Franziska Boenisch appointed Werner-von-Siemens-Fellow
Major Recognition for Our Machine Learning Expert
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 26d
We welcomed Prof. Ziv Reich, VP of the Weizmann Institute, at CISPA. Together with our CEO Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Backes and senior researchers, we explored PhD & PostDoc exchanges and joint projects—laying the ground for future collaboration.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · 29d
Congratulations to Dr. Swen Jacobs! The expert in formal verification has successfully completed the tenure track at CISPA. We are delighted that he will continue to enrich CISPA with his expertise. On our website you can find a short interview with Swen: cispa.de/en/jacobs-te...
CISPA-Faculty Dr. Swen Jacobs Becomes New Tenured Faculty at CISPA
Following a successful evaluation of his research achievements, Jacobs is offered a tenured position as a scientist.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Sep 8
On Sept 5, we celebrated our CISPA Summer Party! 🎉 A day of good vibes, global flavors 🌍, live music by She Said Boom 🎶 & team spirit at the table soccer tournament ⚽️. Huge thanks to our Talent team, colleagues & families for making it a highlight of the year! 💙
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Sep 4
Congrats to CISPA-Faculty Dr. Franziska Boenisch on a Starting Grant from the @erc.europa.eu of €1.5M 🎉 In #Privacy4FMs she’s building new methods to detect & prevent data leaks in foundation models. Trustworthy AI needs real privacy. More info: cispa.de/en/erc-grant...
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Protecting Against Data Leaks in Large AI Models: ERC Grant for CISPA Researcher
In the Privacy4FMs project, CISPA-Faculty Dr. Franziska Boenisch is developing new methods to better protect sensitive data in large AI models.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Sep 3
From October 2 to 4, Saarland will be hosting the Day of German Unity – Saarbrücken will turn into a huge festival mile!

At CISPA, you can experience how exciting cybersecurity and trustworthy AI can be – interactive, tangible, and hands-on.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Sep 2
Three months in Seoul — research, culture, and new perspectives
CISPA researcher Carolyn Guthoff studied safety mechanisms against sexual risks in messaging services at SNU 👉 cispa.de/en/seoul
Three Months in Seoul: Research, Culture, and New Perspectives
CISPA researcher Carolyn Guthoff talks about her research stay in South Korea.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Aug 25
Dr. Willy Quach joined CISPA last year from the Weizmann Institute. He explores the theoretical foundations of cryptography — from classical to quantum-secure methods.
👉 Why cryptographers seldom sleep well — and what the age of the universe has to do with it: cispa.de/en/willy-quach
“In cryptography, difficult problems are a good thing”: CISPA-Faculty Dr. Willy Quach introduces himself
Exploring the possibilities and limitations of cryptographic methods is what drives Dr. Willy Quach.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Aug 21
Large AI models consume enormous amounts of energy & are often developed by big tech companies. But does it have to be that way? In the podcast Forschungsquartett, CISPA researcher Dr. Rebekka Burkholz shows how deep learning can be democratized. detektor.fm/wissen/forsc...
Deep Learning: Demokratie statt Datenmonopol
Deep Learning neu denken: Ein Forschungsteam am CISPA Helmholtz-Zentrum will KI-Modelle kleiner und unabhängiger machen.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Aug 18
How do online and social media scams really work - and how can we stop them? In our latest interview, Dr. Bhupendra Acharya (former postdoc at CISPA, now Assistant Professor at the University of Louisiana) shares his knowledge with us. cispa.de/en/interview...
Tracking Down Online Scammers—A Conversation with CISPA Researcher Bhupendra Acharya
Acharya devoted a large part of his work at CISPA to understanding online fraud and scam schemes on social networks.
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Aug 14
🎉 That’s a wrap! The CISPA ELLIS Summer School 2025 brought together over 100 brilliant early-career researchers from across Europe and beyond. A huge thank you to our speakers, participants, and the organizers who made this event so special! 🙌

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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Aug 13
USENIX Security is coming up! 🔐
In our special conference episode of CISPA TL;DR, @ap0ca1ypse.bsky.social looks at a powerful - and risky - tool we all use: browser extensions - and what do they mean for your security?
🎧 Now on all major podcast platforms & our website: cispa.de/en/tldr-usen...
#CISPA@USENIX 2025 – Browser Extension Security with Shubham Agarwal
Listen to our special USENIX 2025 conference episodes of TL;DR!
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Aug 12
USENIX Security is coming up! In our special conference episode of CISPA TL;DR, Divyanshu Bhardwaj dives into one of modern life’s worst nightmares: phone theft. What happens when it’s stolen and how can we protect our data? Now on all major podcast platforms & our website: cispa.de/en/tldr-usen...
#CISPA@USENIX 2025 – Phone Theft and Human Behavior with Divyanshu Bhardwaj
Listen to our special USENIX 2025 conference episodes of TL;DR!
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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security @cispa.de · Aug 11
How agile is your crypto? Qualitative interview study by CISPA researcher Alexander Krause and his colleagues explores the possibilities and challenges of crypto updates! To be presented at the Usenix Security Symposium in Seattle on Aug. 14, 2025. More here: cispa.de/en/crypto-up...
How agile is your crypto? New interview study explores the opportunities and challenges of cryptographic update processes
In a qualitative interview study with 21 international participants, CISPA researcher Alexander Krause investigated the obstacles experienced software developers face when they want to renew existing ...
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