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Helsinki-Aalto Institute for Cybersecurity (HAIC)

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

Helsinki-Aalto Institute for Cybersecurity (HAIC) is a strategic initiative set up by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki in June 2016 to ensure excellence in cybersecurity research and education. During the last few years, Aalto University and the University of Helsinki have built up strong research groups and education programs in cybersecurity and privacy. Collectively these groups represent the best cybersecurity expertise in Finland and one of the best in Europe. Both universities also offer a number of cybersecurity courses in their curricula which are very popular with students.

The mission of HAIC is to develop into a world’s leading center for research and education in cybersecurity.

HCAI webpage: https://haic.fi/

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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  • Best Poster Award

    Bumiller, F. (Recipient), Delgado Rodriguez, S. (Recipient), Mecke, L. (Recipient), Distler, V. (Recipient) & Alt, F. (Recipient), 26 Aug 2026

    Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work