Mission/Vision
Mission
CIERTA’s mission is to advance education, forward-thinking, and innovative research in cybersecurity, privacy, and trustworthy AI by fostering collaboration among faculty from all disciplines to support interdisciplinary research across FIU, that is integrated into our curricula.
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Vision
CIERTA envisions becoming both a focal point for cybersecurity curriculum and practice and a leading cybersecurity and trustworthy AI research hub and a solution center in South Florida, using its world-class faculty and cutting-edge research to support the evolving needs of industry, students, and government partners.
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Strategic Objectives
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- Establish robust research infrastructure that supports FIU’s ability to capture large collaborative grants, ensuring sustainable and well-funded research activities through strategic partnerships with industry and government.
- Strengthen FIU’s national and international brand and reputation in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, and trustworthy AI.
- Provide hands-on research and experiential learning opportunities to support existing and attract new undergraduate and graduate students.
- Promote technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and community engagement to become a solution center in South Florida.
- Establish mechanisms that can support university-wide interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., joint research projects, research workshops, space-sharing, and inter-departmental/college student, and faculty exchanges, etc.).
- Provide program guidance and oversight.