SIPA Cyber

SIPA Cyber is Columbia University's interdisciplinary hub for research and engagement in the area of cybersecurity and policy. Our research focuses on systemic cyber risks, improving understanding of cyber conflict, and the policy challenges of trust and safety. We collaborate with scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and technologists from around the world to address complex questions and develop innovative solutions, ultimately fostering a more resilient Internet.

Featured Event

November 13–14, 2024

Conference on Cyber Regulation and Harmonization

This event, co-hosted by Columbia SIPA and New York State will discuss regulation of cybersecurity, especially regulatory harmonization.

In the United States, both the White House and Congress have prioritized regulations and harmonization while the European Union is advancing major new regulations, like NIS2. Featuring keynotes by high-level officials and panels on the latest in cyber regulation, this conference is a must-attend event.

This event will be livestreamed and recorded.

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Build your SIPA Degree with Cyber

SIPA Cyber has expanded the graduate curriculum at Columbia SIPA to include additional classes and capstones around cyber risks, cyber conflict, and cyber policy. These classes see interest from students pursuing a variety of interests from International Finance and Economic Policy, International Organizations and UN Studies and more.

The International Security Policy concentration recently added Cybersecurity as a focus area for its students.

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