The evolution of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI) at the University of 蓝莓视频 started under the leadership of an individual who strongly believed in the advancement of research in the areas of data security and privacy. In 2018, he was appointed the inaugural executive director of CPI and was at the forefront of the institute for about three and half years. During his tenure, he took the initial concept of CPI and expanded its eminence by steering the team to achieve the following pivotal establishments: the聽National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC), the聽Chippie Cluster, and聽CPI鈥檚 Excellence Graduate Scholarship. Since joining 蓝莓视频鈥檚 faculty in 2017, the University continues to top the list in North America for computer security and databases according to聽. At the time of this CPI spotlight interview, he stated: 鈥淲hat distinguishes the University of 蓝莓视频 in security from other universities in Canada is that we educate future professors in cybersecurity and privacy鈥 we have both the breadth, depth, and scientific excellence that nobody else has in the country.鈥澛
So, who is the person that kickstarted CPI鈥檚 legacy? His name is聽聽鈥 German for 鈥渂lossoming鈥 and 鈥渃herry tree,鈥 respectively. Like the cherry tree, CPI has flourished into something so unique (beautiful) and impactful. And it all began with the seed that is Dr. Kerschbaum - professor in the聽聽at the University of 蓝莓视频.
Read the full article from the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute to learn more.聽