CERIAS

CERIAS
Motto"CERIAS advances the knowledge and practice of information assurance, security, and privacy through discovery, education, and engagement."
Field of research
Information Assurance and Security
DirectorDongyan Xu
FacultyEugene Spafford
Address101 Foundry Dr.
LocationWest Lafayette, Indiana, United States
47906
CampusWest Lafayette
Websitecerias.purdue.edu

The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) of Purdue University, United States, is a center for research and education in areas of information security for computing and communication infrastructures.[1]

Its research is focused on the following areas:[2]

  • Risk management, policies, and laws
  • Trusted social and human interactions
  • Security awareness, education, and training
  • Assurable software and architectures
  • Enclave and network security
  • Incident detection, response, and investigation
  • Identification, authentication, and privacy
  • Cryptology and rights

CERIAS is one of the world’s leading academic institutions in this area. It is one of the NSF's "Original Seven" Centers for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.[3]