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The Center for Secure Information Systems
(Also see Alumni and Individual Sponsorship)
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About The Center |
Program Objectives |
Overview |
Membership Benefits |
How to Join |
About the Center
Information systems security is of increasing importance in government, military and commercial arenas, and The Center for Secure Information Systems (CSIS) provides a dedicated environment to encourage the development of expertise in both the theoretical and applied aspects of information systems security. CSIS emphasis on information security makes it unique among the institutions of higher learning in this country.
CSIS resides within George Mason University's School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE) which includes departments such as:
- Applied and Engineering Statistics(AES)
- Computer Science (CS)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering(ECE)
- Information Systems and Software Engineering (ISSE)
- Operations Research and Engineering (ORE)
- Systems Engineering (SE)
The goals of CSIS are to:
- Conduct a broad spectrum research and development program on various aspects of information systems security.
- Serve as a knowledge resource in the area of information system security.
- Develop courses dealing with information systems security.
- Act as a focus for doctoral research in the area of information systems security.
- Provide technical support to industry and government in the information systems security area.
Program Objective
The Corporate Sponsor Program is designed to create mutually beneficial relationships and foster close communication between select area organizations and the Center for Secure Information Systems. This cooperative effort grants easy access to students who may become future employees, and to faculty who are experts in relevant security fields. This partnership provides the Center for Secure Information Systems diversification of funding sources to support research and endowment, access to modern equipment, as well as professional resources to stay in focus with the industry's needs. The company benefits by working with the cutting edge of technology at CSIS's research level. It is a partnership, a cooperation where both sides benefit.
Program Overview
Each corporate member is asked to appoint a primary contact person for the Center for Secure Information Systems. Membership thus enables a personal communication link and individualized service to select companies.Each member corporation is given an opportunity to speak to students and faculty of the center. This introduces the students and CSIS faculty to the partner companies on an informal basis. Representatives are asked to present an overview of their prospective companies with a focus on current security research areas and current projects. Speaking to the students and faculty may lead to interest in future research efforts and possible employment opportunities.
Company representatives are encouraged to visit the Center for Secure Information Systems research laboratories and meet with the faculty. Corporate members receive copies of technical papers and reports prepared by CSIS faculty and students.
All corporate members are recognized on the Center for Secure Information Systems web site.
Membership & Benefits
There are four levels of membership: Corporate Affiliate, Corporate Supporter, Corporate Associate, and Corporate Partner. The benefits each corporate member receives depends upon the corporate member level. The membership fees are used to support CSIS development, much needed equipment, and research funding.Corporate Affiliate
Annual contributors of $5,000 and above receive:- Recognition on the Center for Secure Information Systems web site listing of company name, logo (if provided), and link to the company's web site.
- Complimentary copies of the CSIS newsletter
- Access to the Center for Secure Information Systems publications and documents.
- Opportunity to recruit via job postings on the CSIS web site.
- Opportunity to attend CSIS Seminars and Workshops.
Corporate Supporter
Annual contributors of $10,000 and above- Everything listed under Corporate Affiliate, above.
- Access to CSIS faculty for seminars.
- Opportunity to describe and present areas of research and interests to the members of CSIS.
- Advance, complimentary copies of technical reports and papers related to member's research interests.
Corporate Associate
Annual contributors of $25,000 and above- Everything listed under Corporate Supporter and Corporate Affiliate, above.
- Access to the research at the Center for Secure Information Systems.
- An invitation to present an annual technical seminar.
- Access to faculty and students when requested for security related issues and research.
- May request a site visit from CSIS faculty.
- Acknowledgement of support in CSIS publications.
Corporate Partner
Annual contributors of $50,000 and above- Everything listed under Corporate Associate, Corporate Supporter and Corporate Affiliate, above.
- Opportunity to participate in joint research efforts with the center.
How to Join
For more information about joining the Corporate Sponsor Program please contact Dr. Sushil Jajodia:| Dr. Sushil Jajodia, Director Center for Secure Information Systems MS 4A4, Science and Technology Bldg II George Mason University Fairfax, VA 22030-4444  (703) 993-1653
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Designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency |
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The Committee on National Security Systems and the National Security Agency have certified that George Mason University offers a set of courseware that has been reviewed by National Level Information Assurance Subject Matter Experts and determined to meet National Training Standards for Information Systems Security Professionals, NSTISSI No. 4011, 4012, and 4013 for academic years 2005 - 2008. |
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The Information Assurance Scholarship Program is open to U.S. Citizens pursuing undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees from the Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education
Copyright © 1994-2004 Center for Secure Information Systems, George Mason University.