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CIFA - The New York State Center for Information Forensics and Assurance

CIFA fosters information assurance and forensics activity at UAlbany

The New York State Center for Information Forensics and Assurance (CIFA) fosters information assurance and forensics activity at UAlbany. It is a partnership of the University at Albany, SUNY, New York State Office of Information Technology Services, and the New York State Police.

CIFA's mission is research and education to better enable practitioners to address real problems in information forensics and assurance, especially in the area of public protection and cyber defense.

Specifically, CIFA:

  • Targets the public sector workforce in an effort to build knowledge resources and practical skills within state and local government.
  • Develops and deploys courseware for academic and professional education programs in related disciplines.
  • Provides a home for multidisciplinary researchers and practitioners developing workable approaches to emerging information forensics and assurance issues and effective methods to facilitate learning and dissemination of these approaches.
     

Related Academic Programs

Clubs and Events
Cyber Defense Organization (CDO)
  • The purpose of the CDO is to help train students in the fundamentals of cybersecurity and train for different competitions such as CCDC and other local events.
  • Sharing Practical Skills for Practical Situations.
  • CDO Events
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

As a growing ISACA student group, our mission is to serve our membership by providing world-class training, networking opportunities, and guidance while contributing to the profession both locally and nationally.

Digital Forensics Association (DFA)

DFA provides the right influences for success, with networking opportunities, professional growth workshops, and a community space where students can come together build towards a common goal. We are the DFA, and with us you are in good COMPANY (Community Opportunity Mentorship Professionalism Assistance and You).

Center for Information Forensics and Assurance
Massry Center for Business Building 311

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States

Phone
Fax
518-442-2666