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Monday, August 14, 2023

INI students and alumni secure 7th DEF CON Capture-the-Flag title with Carnegie Mellon's hacking team

The winningest team in DEF CON’s Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition history, Carnegie Mellon University’s Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP), was back at it again, as the team defended its title, earning its seventh victory in the past eleven years. This year's team was joined by Erye Hernandez (INI Alum), Carolina Zarate (INI Alum), Jenish Rakholiya (INI Alum), Palash Oswal (INI Alum), Dillon Wu (INI Alum), Kevin Stephens (MSIS 33), Luke Rindels (INI Alum).
Wednesday, August 02, 2023

INI Alumna Inês Oliveira (MS18) Publishes Her First Children’s Book, Calvin and the Sugar Apples

Everyone’s journey after graduation is unique and INI students are well equipped with skills and experience that can be applied anywhere. Inês Oliveira (’08, MSIN) has drawn from her experience in a surprising way. After spending some time in the tech industry, Inês decided to write a children’s book to impart some valuable life lessons about life and loss. With her first book about to be published, Inês took some time to share her journey and filled us in on how her time at CMU and the INI inspired her to pursue writing.
Wednesday, June 07, 2023

INI Diploma Ceremony 2023 Celebrates Resilience and Achievements of Newest Graduates

On May 14, 2023, the INI held its annual graduation ceremony, a time-honored tradition that brings together graduates and their families from around the world to celebrate their hard-earned master’s degrees from Carnegie Mellon University.
Monday, June 05, 2023

Practicum Insider: Transactive Energy Systems (TESS)

Six CMU master’s students from the Information Networking Institute (INI), sponsored by members of SLAC (Stanford’s National Accelerator Laboratory), worked on the lab’s Transactive Energy Service System (TESS) as part of their INI curriculum. The students gained real-world experience working in the transactive energy industry, and the project culminated with the presentation of their work at the annual INI practicum showcase in December 2022.
Friday, April 28, 2023

INI Students Defend CMU Hacking Team's Title at MITRE Cybersecurity Competition

For the second year in a row, Carnegie Mellon’s competitive hacking team, the Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP), has taken home the top prize at the MITRE Embedded Capture-the-Flag (eCTF) cybersecurity competition. The PPP team is made up of 14 students from across the university, more than half of which were INI students and alumni. INI Associate Teaching Professor Patrick Tague serves as a co-advisor to the team while Assistant Teaching Professor Hanan Hibshi serves as a faculty advisor.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

INI Welcome Tartans on the Rise and Alumni Leadership Council for Carnival Weekend

For more than 100 years, Carnival has been — and continues to be — one the most anticipated weekends of the year for Carnegie Mellon students and alumni, with Tartans around the world coming together to celebrate this CMU tradition.
Thursday, April 20, 2023

INI Practicum Student Insider: NASA

In an effort to improve the safety and efficiency of air transportation, Georgios Ioannides (MSIT-IS ’22) and five fellow peers—all Information Networking Institute students—partnered with NASA Ames Research Center to improve simulation tools for use in U.S. civil airports. These tools are intended to simulate flight itineraries, controller commands, aircraft movements, and uncertainties at the San Francisco International Airport with the aim of improving air traffic control and scheduling.
Saturday, April 15, 2023

INI Diploma Ceremony To Feature 2023 Tartan on the Rise and Alumnus

The Information Networking Institute (INI) will proudly welcome one of its own alumni Rohyt Belani, Chairman and CEO of Cofense Inc., as the keynote speaker of the 2023 INI diploma ceremony during Carnegie Mellon University’s Commencement Weekend.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Among the Stars at SpaceX

Information Networking Institute alumnus Henry Howland (MS34) landed a dream job as a security analyst at SpaceX. Working for the aerospace company had been his goal all along. He had engineered it to happen, starting with enrolling in the INI’s Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) program.
INI ATTENDS WICYS 2023 AND CELEBRATES ORGANIZATION’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Thursday, March 23, 2023

INI ATTENDS WICYS 2023 AND CELEBRATES ORGANIZATION’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

INI Students Make Trek to Annual Convention Held in Denver, Colorado. On the heels of WiCyS’s 10th anniversary, the INI returned as a gold sponsor for WiCyS 2023, the organization’s annual conference which was held in Denver, Colorado from March 16-18. Started in 2013, WiCyS has grown into an organization representing a leading alliance between trailblazers from academia, government and industry.
INI Announces Education Partnership with US Cyber Games to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap
Thursday, March 23, 2023

INI Announces Education Partnership with US Cyber Games to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis, director of the Information Networking Institute (INI) and the Barbara Lazarus Professor of Information Networking, has announced that the INI has signed on as an official education partner of the US Cyber Games®, the nation’s leading program that brings talented cybersecurity athletes, coaches and industry leaders together to build an elite US Cyber Team® for global cybersecurity competition.
Two INI Alumni Named Tartans on the Rise
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Two INI Alumni Named Tartans on the Rise

Carnegie Mellon University has named two alumni from the Information Networking Institute (INI) to Tartans on the Rise. The INI honorees for 2023 are Rohyt Belani ’02 (MS12) and Hooman Radfar ’04 (MS14).
Innovate in the Wild: Partner with the INI as a 2023 Practicum Project Sponsor
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Innovate in the Wild: Partner with the INI as a 2023 Practicum Project Sponsor

Through this capstone experience at CMU, sponsors work with brilliant and creative students to develop and improve ideas. The INI Practicum is a cornerstone of our two bicoastal programs: the M.S. in Information Technology – Information Security (MSIT-IS) and the M.S. in Mobile and IoT Engineering (MSMITE).
INI Staff Recognized at College of Engineering Awards Ceremony
Thursday, February 02, 2023

INI Staff Recognized at College of Engineering Awards Ceremony

Three Information Networking Institute (INI) employees were nominated for Staff Recognition Awards honoring outstanding work: Rachel Amos, director of career services and employer relations, for the Inspirational Leadership Award; Miroslava Angelova, director of business operations, for the Continuous Excellence Award; and Christa Jones, director of marketing and events, for the Spirit award.
Why INI Gives You an Edge: A Talk with Rotem Guttman
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Why INI Gives You an Edge: A Talk with Rotem Guttman

Rotem Guttman ’12 is an engineer at the Software Engineering Institute’s CERT Division and a faculty member for the INI’s Cyber Forensics and Incident Response certificate track. He recently redesigned the curriculum of the CyFIR capstone to immerse students into a realistic scenario in which students conduct a forensic investigation over the course of the semester and present their cases during mock hearings. The new course earned him the CMU Andy Award for Creative Innovations. He is an alumnus of the INI and the Scholarship for Service program.
Students Solved 20 Challenges for Silicon Valley Sponsors
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Students Solved 20 Challenges for Silicon Valley Sponsors

Carnegie Mellon University’s Information Networking Institute (INI) hosted “Innovate in the Wild,” the 2022 Practicum Showcase & Networking Reception at CMU’s Silicon Valley campus on Friday, December 9. The showcase wowed attendees with student-industry presentations on impressive projects.
Discussion with Matt Kaar: How the Scholarship for Service Makes an Impact
Friday, December 16, 2022

Discussion with Matt Kaar: How the Scholarship for Service Makes an Impact

Matt Kaar ‘06 is an INI faculty member, CERT Division cybersecurity exercise developer and trainer at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), and an alumnus of the INI and the Scholarship for Service program. He also leads SEI’s involvement in The President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition, the first of its kind focused solely on the U.S. federal workforce.
INI Director Joins U.S. Delegation to Greece
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

INI Director Joins U.S. Delegation to Greece

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dena Haritos Tsamitis, director of the Information Networking Institute (INI) and the Barbara Lazarus Professor of Information Networking, was invited by the Greek minister of education and religious affairs, Niki Kerameus, to join a delegation of the International Academic Partnership Program - Greece (IAPP – Greece) to explore areas of collaboration with 24 Greek public universities.
Happy 25th Birthday, Wifi
Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Happy 25th Birthday, Wifi

Carnegie Mellon University Information Networking Institute celebrates the 25th birthday of Wifi with a look back at its development and creation.
INI Launches AI Engineering Program in Information Security
Friday, October 28, 2022

INI Launches AI Engineering Program in Information Security

Carnegie Mellon University’s Information Networking Institute is launching a new graduate program that prepares students for careers at the intersection of information security and the rising realm of artificial intelligence (AI). The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering – Information Security (MSAIE-IS) is accepting applications for the cohort starting in Fall 2023.
INI Racks Up Wins at DEF CON and The Diana Initiative
Friday, September 16, 2022

INI Racks Up Wins at DEF CON and The Diana Initiative

The INI partners with major conferences to engage students in industry experiences outside of the classroom. DEF CON and The Diana Initiative were two information security events offering incredible learning opportunities in Las Vegas.
Meet the INI at the Grace Hopper Celebration
Thursday, September 15, 2022

Meet the INI at the Grace Hopper Celebration

Carnegie Mellon’s Information Networking Institute (INI) looks forward to seeing alumni, students, prospective students and friends at the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). The 2022 conference will take place September 20–23, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Internship Cohort Success
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Internship Cohort Success

The Information Networking Institute’s Career Services team welcomed students seeking internships in record numbers in AY 2021/22. The team, led by Rachel Amos, offers guidance on career paths, job search strategies and etiquette, and workplace preparation. The number of INI students seeking 2022 summer internships – 258 – nearly doubled compared to typical years.
Weijia Yan Receives Generation Google Scholarship
Friday, August 05, 2022

Weijia Yan Receives Generation Google Scholarship

Weijia Yan (MSIT-IS 2023) is the recipient of a Generation Google Scholarship and joins an elite community of 2,800 scholars receiving awards from Google.
INI Student Selected to Lead Google Developer Student Club
Thursday, August 04, 2022

INI Student Selected to Lead Google Developer Student Club

INI’s Anusheh Mustafeez spearheaded efforts for a Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) at Carnegie Mellon University’s Pittsburgh campus. The new student organization will kick off in the 2022-2023 school year, with the INI’s Dr. Mohamed Farag as faculty advisor.
The INI looks to its changemakers to reimagine the future
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The INI looks to its changemakers to reimagine the future

Originally published in the INI annual magazine, this cover feature explores how members of the INI community use their time, talents and resources to effect meaningful change in today’s complex reality.
Thinking Outside of the Box with Offsyte
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Thinking Outside of the Box with Offsyte

INI alumna Emma Guo (MSIT-MOB, 2010) leveraged the changing workplace to transform the corporate team-building experience.
INI director, student scholars head to San Francisco for RSAC 2022
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

INI director, student scholars head to San Francisco for RSAC 2022

RSA Conference (RSAC) is taking place June 6-9, 2022, in San Francisco and virtually. Two INI students will attend as RSA Conference Security Scholar and INI Director and RSA Advisory Board Member Dena Haritos Tsamitis will participate in an EWF panel.
INI Diploma Ceremony 2022 celebrates resilience and achievements of newest graduates
Thursday, May 26, 2022

INI Diploma Ceremony 2022 celebrates resilience and achievements of newest graduates

In a special twist on an annual tradition, the INI's 2022 diploma ceremony celebrated members of the past three graduating classes. Company founder Dr. Chenxi Wang delivered the keynote address.
Dr. Chenxi Wang to deliver INI commencement address
Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Dr. Chenxi Wang to deliver INI commencement address

Dr. Chenxi Wang will share inspiring remarks at the Information Networking Institute’s (INI) diploma ceremony on May 15, 2022. Wang, a well-known founder, technologist and thought leader in cybersecurity, served as a CMU faculty member and is co-founder of Women@INI (WINI).
INI Students Gear Up for WiCyS 2022
Thursday, March 10, 2022

INI Students Gear Up for WiCyS 2022

The INI is a sponsor of the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) 2022 conference, which will be taking place March 17-19 in Cleveland, OH. INI students attend WiCyS to network with peers in industry and academia, as well as take part in security workshops and sessions.
Innovate in the Wild: Partner with Carnegie Mellon INI as a 2022 Practicum Project Sponsor
Monday, February 14, 2022

Innovate in the Wild: Partner with Carnegie Mellon INI as a 2022 Practicum Project Sponsor

The INI's bicoastal students innovate in the wild through practicum projects sponsored by tech companies, startups and government agencies. The call for Fall 2022 project sponsors is now open. INI accepts proposals from corporate, government and research sponsors.
From Young Entrepreneur to National Cybersecurity Advisor: Interview with Harshvardhan Chunawala
Friday, December 17, 2021

From Young Entrepreneur to National Cybersecurity Advisor: Interview with Harshvardhan Chunawala

Interview with entrepreneur and INI student Harshvardhan Chunawala. While in the bicoastal M.S. in Information Technology-Information Security program, Chunawala was appointed National Cybersecurity Advisor for the Council of Information and Broadcasting (CIB), Government of India.
Joanne Peca joins the INI
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Joanne Peca joins the INI

A Q&A with new faculty member Dr. Joanne Peca, who joined the INI in Fall 2021 as an Associate Professor of the Practice at our Pittsburgh campus.
Honoring outstanding graduates in unprecedented times
Thursday, June 03, 2021

Honoring outstanding graduates in unprecedented times

During a virtual commencement ceremony on May 23, 2021, the INI recognized five members of its graduating class for excellence in leadership, community spirit and service as research or teaching assistants.
Alumnus Amit Zavery, Google VP/GM and Head of Platform, is keynote speaker for INI virtual graduation celebration
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Alumnus Amit Zavery, Google VP/GM and Head of Platform, is keynote speaker for INI virtual graduation celebration

Alumnus Amit Zavery ('94) will share inspiring remarks as the keynote speaker at the Information Networking Institute’s (INI) virtual graduation celebration on May 23, 2021. He earned his M.S. in Information Networking (MSIN) in 1994 and today serves as VP/GM and Head of Platform for Google Cloud. Previously he was an Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Cloud Platform and Middleware products.
Alumni Service Award: Roseanne Silva
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Alumni Service Award: Roseanne Silva

As Roseanne Silva (MS02, ‘91) moved up the ranks over the past two decades at PNC Financial Services Group, she has always remembered her Tartan roots.
Keep Calm and Get Creative: 2020 Edition
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Keep Calm and Get Creative: 2020 Edition

This year was full of unexpected twists and turns. Here are some of the ways the INI community worked together and helped each other get through it all.
More Than A Dream: Panagiotis Zikos
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

More Than A Dream: Panagiotis Zikos

Tech CEO, company founder and INI alumnus Panagiotis Zikos reflects on navigating the uncharted territories of entrepreneurship.
Commitment to Anti-Racism
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Commitment to Anti-Racism

At the INI, we recognize that supporting anti-racism is not a question of politics or ideology, but rather humanity. We must all do our part to end racial injustice once and for all.
Research Duo: Meet Pranay and John
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Research Duo: Meet Pranay and John

After meeting at orientation and finding themselves in nearly all the same courses, John Johnson and Pranay Garg quickly discovered they made a great team.
Inside the INI
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Inside the INI

Updates and news from the INI department for 2020-21.
INI Alumni Leadership Council: Annual Update
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

INI Alumni Leadership Council: Annual Update

With more 2,100 alumni around the world, the ALC helps foster communication and engagement among alumni, and between alumni and students. Read for 2020 highlights!
Hands-On Learning: INI Students Learn By Doing
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Hands-On Learning: INI Students Learn By Doing

From autonomous shopping competitions to robotic racecars, INI students learn by doing.
#inigram: Share Your Photos With INI!
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

#inigram: Share Your Photos With INI!

Share your INI photos on social media using our hashtag: #inigram!
Honoring the MS30s: Class of 2020
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Honoring the MS30s: Class of 2020

Each graduating class has written their own memorable chapter of the INI story. Even so, the Class of 2020 is truly an extraordinary one.
Letter from the Director
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Letter from the Director

INI Director Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis reflects on a year like no other and shares her thoughts on resilience and what it means to reimagine the future.
On the Road to Professor Schwarz Iglesias
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

On the Road to Professor Schwarz Iglesias

One day, we’ll be referring to Sara Schwarz Iglesias as Professor. She is on the path to her dream career as a security researcher.
From Stars to Code: Kuixi Song
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

From Stars to Code: Kuixi Song

Kuixi Song’s journey to INI student began in the astronomy department at Nanjing University in China.
Celebrating Data Privacy, Every Day
Friday, January 29, 2021

Celebrating Data Privacy, Every Day

On Data Privacy Day, INI security students weighed in on an app controversy and gave some advice on "owning your privacy" online.
INI students advance to global finals in offensive-based competition
Wednesday, January 06, 2021

INI students advance to global finals in offensive-based competition

CMU student team advances to the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) global finals, Jan. 7-10, where teams from the world’s top 15 cybersecurity universities will face off in a virtual, offensive-based competition.
Showcasing Practicum Projects at CMU Silicon Valley
Tuesday, December 01, 2020

Showcasing Practicum Projects at CMU Silicon Valley

The INI's bicoastal students have innovated in the wild through practicum projects sponsored by tech companies, startups and government agencies this fall semester. At this event, INI students will showcase their practicum work in computing, mobile systems and security through dynamic presentations and project exhibits.
Reeling in Cyber Attacks, One Phish at a Time
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Reeling in Cyber Attacks, One Phish at a Time

During National Security Awareness Month, INI alum and Cofense CEO Rohyt Belani shared how his human-oriented approach to stopping phishing attacks turned his startup into a leading provider of workplace cybersecurity.
Aspiring cyber entrepreneur is latest EWF INI Fellow
Monday, October 19, 2020

Aspiring cyber entrepreneur is latest EWF INI Fellow

The INI is closing the gender gap in cybersecurity, one student at a time, in partnership with the Executive Women's Forum. Meet Ruchi Banerjee, EWF INI Fellow.
INI student joins Roborace Autonomous Racing Championship
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

INI student joins Roborace Autonomous Racing Championship

Kartik Chaudhari is working to accelerate the rise of AI in vehicles and transportation. He’s part of a student team from Carnegie Mellon University competing in the upcoming 2020-21 season of Roborace, an international competition involving autonomous, electrically-powered vehicles.
Three new faculty join the INI
Friday, August 21, 2020

Three new faculty join the INI

Three new faculty members have joined the Information Networking Institute (INI). Meet Ehab Al-Shaer, Cynthia Kuo and David Varodayan!
Hacking for a Cause: INI students and alumni excel in Delphi COVIDcast Hackathon
Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Hacking for a Cause: INI students and alumni excel in Delphi COVIDcast Hackathon

On June 26-28, 2020, Delphi teamed up with the Information Networking Institute (INI) to host the COVIDcast Hackathon, where INI students and alumni were invited to compete on speed optimizations, coverage and configurability in order to help Delphi continue to develop their prototype.
COVIDcast Hackathon
Monday, June 15, 2020

COVIDcast Hackathon

All INI students and alumni are invited to join this hackathon and compete on speed optimizations, coverage, and configurability.
Changing the Way the World Shops
Monday, June 15, 2020

Changing the Way the World Shops

Waiting in line is a universal part of any shopping experience. Yet machine learning and AI are poised to transform the retail industry through autonomous checkout, and a team of Information Networking Institute (INI) mobility students are paving the way.
Meet Adam Stokar: the INI alum whose software company is changing how fitness does business
Thursday, March 26, 2020

Meet Adam Stokar: the INI alum whose software company is changing how fitness does business

An Interview with Club OS founder and president Adam Stokar, a 2008 graduate of the INI whose gym software company is changing the way the fitness industry does business.
WiCyS 2020 Goes Virtual
Friday, February 21, 2020

WiCyS 2020 Goes Virtual

The INI is a sponsor of the Women in Cybersecurity Conference (WiCyS) 2020 conference, which went virtual this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The online version of the program is running from April 15-17, 2020.
Three INI students will represent CMU at RSAC 2020
Thursday, February 06, 2020

Three INI students will represent CMU at RSAC 2020

Thousands of cybersecurity professionals are headed to San Francisco for RSA® Conference (RSAC), including three INI students selected as RSA® Conference Security Scholars: Pragati Mishra, Samuel Sabogal Pardo, and Wai Tuck Wong.
How INI alum Alain Kajangwe is helping shape Rwanda’s tech future
Thursday, January 16, 2020

How INI alum Alain Kajangwe is helping shape Rwanda’s tech future

How INI alum Alain Kajangwe is bridging information technology and business in the financial capitol of Rwanda.
INI Captures the Fence
Tuesday, December 03, 2019

INI Captures the Fence

On Thanksgiving Eve, students braved the cold and spent the late night hours capturing the Fence for the INI: "My Heart is in the Network."
Support the INI on #givingCMUday!
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Support the INI on #givingCMUday!

Carnegie Mellon is celebrating Giving Tuesday on December 3 as #givingCMUday. Your gift will count you as a supporter on this day of community and generosity across the university.
Showcasing Practicum Projects at CMU Silicon Valley
Friday, November 15, 2019

Showcasing Practicum Projects at CMU Silicon Valley

The INI's bicoastal students have innovated in the wild through practicum projects sponsored by tech companies, startups and government agencies this fall semester. At this event, INI students will showcase their practicum work in computing, mobile systems and security through dynamic presentations and project exhibits.
Celebrating 15 Years of CyLab
Monday, November 11, 2019

Celebrating 15 Years of CyLab

CyLab recently celebrated its 15th year as Carnegie Mellon University’s security and privacy research institute. The occasion was marked by the 2019 CyLab Partners conference, held on September 24-26, 2019. Three INI students presented a poster on their research into data security between apps on iOS devices.
Supporting women in cybersecurity through INI and EWF partnership
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Supporting women in cybersecurity through INI and EWF partnership

At Carnegie Mellon, the Information Networking Institute is closing the gender gap in cybersecurity, one student at a time, in partnership with the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management and Privacy. In fall 2019, Irina Dumitrescu became the twelfth recipient of the full-tuition EWF INI Fellowship.
INI students helped CMU launch 'world's largest hacking competition'
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

INI students helped CMU launch 'world's largest hacking competition'

Learn more about picoCTF 2019, the world's largest hacking competition hosted by Carnegie Mellon, and meet the INI students who help bring the game to life.
Gearing up for Grace Hopper 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Gearing up for Grace Hopper 2019

Fourteen INI student scholars are attending the 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration, the world's largest gathering of women technologists. The INI is a platinum sponsor of this year's conference, which will take place in Orlando, FL, October 1-4, 2019.
Celebrating diversity in computing at Tapia 2019
Friday, September 06, 2019

Celebrating diversity in computing at Tapia 2019

INI students Samuel Sabogal Pardo and Erica Braunschweig are attending the 2019 Tapia Conference in San Diego, CA, which celebrates diversity in the computer sciences. INI director Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis will lead a workshop called "Snap Out of It: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome and Leveraging Your Value Proposition" on Friday, September 20 at 2:30 p.m.
INI partners with UNCF's Computer Science Academy in Silicon Valley
Thursday, August 15, 2019

INI partners with UNCF's Computer Science Academy in Silicon Valley

In summer 2019, Information Networking Institute (INI) staff, faculty and alumnae participated in the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Computer Science Academy in Silicon Valley, a pilot program aimed at building professional and technical skills for computer science undergraduates from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
CMU crowned hacking champs for fifth time in seven years
Monday, August 12, 2019

CMU crowned hacking champs for fifth time in seven years

Five INI students and alums were among the winning Plaid Parliament of Pwning at the DefCon27 'World Series of Hacking.' The team has secured its fifth win in seven years, breaking its own record.
INI students to attend Diana Initiative 2019
Monday, August 05, 2019

INI students to attend Diana Initiative 2019

This year, the Information Networking Institute (INI) is a proud sponsor of the Diana Initiative, an annual conference for women, diversity, and inclusion in information security. INI second-year master’s students Huanxin Ding, Dimple Gandhi, and Marjan Salamati-Pour will participate the two-day-long conference.
CMU places second in MITRE Embedded CTF
Monday, July 15, 2019

CMU places second in MITRE Embedded CTF

Four INI students were part of the CMU team that placed second overall in the 2019 MITRE Embedded CTF competition.
CMU's Plaid Parliament of Pwning Prepares for DefCon 27
Monday, July 15, 2019

CMU's Plaid Parliament of Pwning Prepares for DefCon 27

Five INI students and alums are headed to Defcon 27 to compete in 'World Series of Hacking' with the Plaid Parliament of Pwning.
2019 INI Diploma Ceremony
Tuesday, June 04, 2019

2019 INI Diploma Ceremony

Keynote speaker Roseanne Silva (MS02, ‘91) inspires INI Class of 2019 with three important lessons on how to 'nurture the network.'
INI alumna Roseanne Silva to receive CMU Alumni Service Award
Thursday, May 02, 2019

INI alumna Roseanne Silva to receive CMU Alumni Service Award

Roseanne Silva (INI '91) will receive a 2019 Alumni Service Award for her meritorious service to Carnegie Mellon on May 17 during Commencement Weekend and will deliver the keynote speech at the Information Networking Institute’s (INI) graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19.
Celebrating women in cybersecurity
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Celebrating women in cybersecurity

Supporting the community of women in cybersecurity and highlighting the work of accomplished women from across academia and industry are Carnegie Mellon University's goals as the host of this week’s Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference in Pittsburgh from March 28-30.
Alum’s company RedMarlin harnesses AI to fight counterfeit websites
Monday, March 04, 2019

Alum’s company RedMarlin harnesses AI to fight counterfeit websites

Abhishek Dubey believes a safe Internet experience is a universal right, like clean water, and he’s come up with a fresh approach. By utilizing AI and deep learning, his company RedMarlin builds phishing detection and brand protection solutions that are proactive and affordable for customers, both big and small.
Four INI students will represent CMU at RSA Conference 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Four INI students will represent CMU at RSA Conference 2019

Thousands of cybersecurity professionals are headed to San Francisco for RSA® Conference (RSAC), including four INI students selected as RSA® Conference Security Scholars: Nicholas Amon, Ankit Jena, Jamie Thorpe and Era Vuksani.
INI alum Rohit Antao is transforming IT for the digital era
Thursday, January 31, 2019

INI alum Rohit Antao is transforming IT for the digital era

As a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Rohit Antao (MS16) is on the bleeding edge of helping companies grow in the digital era. Antao co-leads PwC’s Digital Transformation Practice, advising clients in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors on optimizing their organizations.
Lorrie Faith Cranor named new director of Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab
Monday, January 14, 2019

Lorrie Faith Cranor named new director of Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab

Lorrie Faith Cranor has been named the next director of the CyLab, Carnegie Mellon University's security and privacy institute, effective January 15.
Ready for take off
Thursday, December 06, 2018

Ready for take off

A team of researchers and INI students at CMU-SV are using simulation and AI technologies to optimize flight departure and arrival schedules for safety and efficiency.
Showcasing Practicum Projects at CMU Silicon Valley
Thursday, December 06, 2018

Showcasing Practicum Projects at CMU Silicon Valley

The INI's bicoastal students have innovated in the wild through practicum projects sponsored by tech companies, startups and government agencies this fall semester. At this event, INI students will showcase their practicum work in computing, mobile systems and security through dynamic presentations and project exhibits.
Support the INI on #givingCMUday!
Monday, November 19, 2018

Support the INI on #givingCMUday!

Carnegie Mellon is celebrating Giving Tuesday on November 27 as #givingCMUday. Your gift will count you as a supporter on this day of community and generosity across the university.
INI Director Joins RSAC Advisory Board
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

INI Director Joins RSAC Advisory Board

Members of the Board will contribute regularly to RSA Conference webcasts, podcasts and blogs while providing consistent commentary on current industry topics in addition to guidance on RSAC programming and speaker recommendations.
The INI's 7 Tips for Staying Safe Online
Monday, October 29, 2018

The INI's 7 Tips for Staying Safe Online

INI faculty and students share their cyber aware tips to stay safe online this National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Advancing women in cyber through INI and EWF partnership
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Advancing women in cyber through INI and EWF partnership

If there is one unnerving statistic that jumps out this National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s that women make up only 24 percent of the cybersecurity workforce. But at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), the Information Networking Institute (INI) is closing that gender gap, one student at a time.
INI director featured in ITSP magazine podcast
Friday, October 05, 2018

INI director featured in ITSP magazine podcast

ITSPmagazine's Selena Templeton sat down with Dena Haritos Tsamitis of Carnegie Mellon University to capture her story, including 18 years with CMU.
CyLab's massive middle and high school hacking competition, picoCTF, launches its 2018 contest
Friday, October 05, 2018

CyLab's massive middle and high school hacking competition, picoCTF, launches its 2018 contest

Guidance counselors today are urging their students to consider becoming doctors, lawyers, engineers, and … computer hackers? That's the goal with picoCTF, CMU's free, online cybersecurity competition for middle and high school student involving INI professor Martin Carlisle as the picoCTF Education Director and nine INI students as problem developers.
INI heads to Houston for Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

INI heads to Houston for Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

There is nothing quite like the unique energy at the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the annual gathering of nearly 20,000 women in tech and engineering. The Information Networking Institute (INI) is returning for its twelfth year as an academic sponsor on Sept. 26-28, 2018 in Houston, Texas.
INI professor Dr. Martin Carlisle to speak about picoCTF at Global CISO Executive Summit
Monday, August 20, 2018

INI professor Dr. Martin Carlisle to speak about picoCTF at Global CISO Executive Summit

INI professor and director of academic affairs Dr. Martin Carlisle to speak at Global CISO Executive Summit on "Closing the Global Cybersecurity Capabilities Gap."
Student by day, crocheter by evening, hacker by night
Thursday, August 09, 2018

Student by day, crocheter by evening, hacker by night

INI student Carolina Zarate is an elite hacker — a member of internationally-acclaimed competitive hacking team, the Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP) — heading to Las Vegas this week to help the team win their fifth "World Series of Hacking" title in seven years at the DefCon security conference.
Dena Haritos Tsamitis secures $5 million NSF award for CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program
Thursday, August 09, 2018

Dena Haritos Tsamitis secures $5 million NSF award for CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program

At a time when demand for cybersecurity expertise has never been higher, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has just been awarded a $5 million renewal of its National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program through 2023.
BitClave Developer Hackathon 2018
Wednesday, August 01, 2018

BitClave Developer Hackathon 2018

BitClave is pleased to announce the first ever BitClave Active Search Ecosystem (BASE) developer hackathon! The event is co-hosted by the INI at CMU Silicon Valley Campus on August 25-26.
INI director will speak at ICMCP and Grace Hopper Conference
Thursday, July 26, 2018

INI director will speak at ICMCP and Grace Hopper Conference

Dena Haritos Tsamitis is a speaker at the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) and the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference (GHC) in September 2018.
2018 INI Diploma Ceremony
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

2018 INI Diploma Ceremony

The INI's Class of 2018 celebrated graduation on May 20, 2018, with remarks from INI director Dena Haritos Tsamitis in addition to alumna and AT&T executive Marachel Knight.
Expert Focus: A Message to STEM Grads
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Expert Focus: A Message to STEM Grads

A message from INI director Dena Haritos Tsamitis to all STEM graduates as they move forward into their careers as leaders in the tech industry.
Practicum projects offer real-world industry exposure
Friday, June 08, 2018

Practicum projects offer real-world industry exposure

Students developed apps powered by blockchain, researched the security of enterprise routers, created airport simulation tools, analyzed electric vehicle and smart home energy data, and much more.
INI students will represent CMU at RSA Conference 2018
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

INI students will represent CMU at RSA Conference 2018

Thousands of cybersecurity professionals are headed to San Francisco for RSA® Conference (RSAC), including two INI students selected as RSAC Security Scholars: Tiemoko Ballo and Goldy Lim.
Marachel Knight, alumna and AT&T technology executive, to speak at INI graduation ceremony
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Marachel Knight, alumna and AT&T technology executive, to speak at INI graduation ceremony

Marachel Knight (MS07) will deliver the keynote speech at the Information Networking Institute’s (INI) graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 20.
Expert Focus: Don't Make the Internet a Forbidden Fruit
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Expert Focus: Don't Make the Internet a Forbidden Fruit

Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis shares her expertise on how to keep your kids safe online in this Expert Focus entry.
INI student scholarship recipients attend Women in Cybersecurity Conference (WiCyS)
Friday, March 23, 2018

INI student scholarship recipients attend Women in Cybersecurity Conference (WiCyS)

Twelve Information Networking Institute (INI) security students are headed to Chicago, IL for the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference 2018 from March 22-24.
Sensors for Buildings and Zebras
Monday, March 19, 2018

Sensors for Buildings and Zebras

Carnegie Mellon University faculty from Silicon Valley (CMU-SV) and Pittsburgh attended the 15th ACM conferences this past fall in Delft, The Netherlands to present groundbreaking research.
Farnam Jahanian Named President of Carnegie Mellon University
Thursday, March 08, 2018

Farnam Jahanian Named President of Carnegie Mellon University

Prominent scientist and national leader in higher education has helped build historic momentum at CMU
INI director shares how to keep kids safe online in WQED cyber-safety webcast
Tuesday, March 06, 2018

INI director shares how to keep kids safe online in WQED cyber-safety webcast

Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis appeared on a live webcast of WQED's nationally-distributed television program iQsmartparent: "Cyber-Safety: Privacy, Protection, and the Latest Laws Affecting Children and Families."
INI students help build BitClave’s blockchain network
Thursday, February 08, 2018

INI students help build BitClave’s blockchain network

For their practicum project, a group of INI students worked side-by-side with BitClave to bring the start-up’s blockchain platform to life.
Pei Zhang receives ACM SenSys Test of Time Award
Sunday, December 31, 2017

Pei Zhang receives ACM SenSys Test of Time Award

Professor Pei Zhang was recognized at the ​15th Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems (SenSys 2017) for his pioneering work in mobile sensor networks.
It's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. How safe are you?
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

It's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. How safe are you?

In the wake of a staggering number of recent data breaches and ransomware attacks – Equifax, WannaCry, Petya – awareness of safe cybersecurity practices is more important than ever. As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close, the Information Networking Institute’s (INI) faculty, students and alumni share their top piece of advice for online safety and privacy.
Nishchala Tangirala receives tenth EWF INI Fellowship to study information security
Monday, October 23, 2017

Nishchala Tangirala receives tenth EWF INI Fellowship to study information security

Through a full-tuition fellowship awarded jointly by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)’s Information Networking Institute (INI) and the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management and Privacy (EWF), Tangirala is one step closer to realizing her dreams of becoming a Chief Information Security Officer.
Five INI student scholarship recipients attend Grace Hopper
Tuesday, October 03, 2017

Five INI student scholarship recipients attend Grace Hopper

INI returns to GHC in Orlando as a platinum academic sponsor
INI partners with Bitclave to improve the search experience
Friday, September 29, 2017

INI partners with Bitclave to improve the search experience

BitClave, the company that is disrupting the traditional ad tech market, is proud to announce its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
Gregory Kesden returns to CMU as INI teaching professor
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Gregory Kesden returns to CMU as INI teaching professor

Gregory Kesden joined the Information Networking Institute (INI) as an associate teaching professor in August 2017.
Meet the 2016 INI Director's Fellows
Wednesday, July 05, 2017

Meet the 2016 INI Director's Fellows

Thanks to the Director's Fellowship, four Information Networking Institute (INI) students were able to follow their dreams to Carnegie Mellon University in 2016. Meet Caleb, Goldy, Patricio and Momina, and learn how the INI will help them achieve their goals.
Carnegie Mellon's picoCTF hacking competition
Friday, June 30, 2017

Carnegie Mellon's picoCTF hacking competition

Over the past two weeks, more than 18,000 middle and high school students from across the United States learned and honed computer security skills in this year’s picoCTF online hacking contest.
Ryan Shaw, alumnus and Arconic CISO, to speak at INI graduation ceremony
Friday, June 30, 2017

Ryan Shaw, alumnus and Arconic CISO, to speak at INI graduation ceremony

Ryan Shaw (MS21) will deliver the keynote speech at the Information Networking Institute’s (INI) graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 21.
From INI to CTO: Roseanne Silva, '91
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

From INI to CTO: Roseanne Silva, '91

The best advice Roseanne Silva (MS02) has ever received is to be a leader, not a follower. Her parents taught her that, and so that is what she has done, moving up the ranks over the past two decades to the position of Business Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PNC Financial Services Group.
2017 INI Diploma Ceremony
Tuesday, June 27, 2017

2017 INI Diploma Ceremony

On Sunday, May 21, 2017, the 127 graduates of the Information Networking Institute (INI) celebrated the conclusion of many years of hard work and dedication to earn a master’s degree.
INI Director Receives Barbara Lazarus Professorship
Friday, June 02, 2017

INI Director Receives Barbara Lazarus Professorship

Dena Haritos Tsamitis, director of the Information Networking Institute (INI), is the first recipient of the newly established Barbara Lazarus Professorship in Information Networking.
INI students place third in MITRE Embedded CTF
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

INI students place third in MITRE Embedded CTF

A team of Information Networking Institute (INI) students placed third overall in the MITRE Embedded Capture the Flag (CTF) held January 18-April 14.
Caitlin Hanley receives INI-EWF Fellowship to study information security
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Caitlin Hanley receives INI-EWF Fellowship to study information security

INI and EWF celebrate renewal of 10-year partnership developing women leaders in information security and privacy
Alumna leads global product management for Hitachi
Monday, January 23, 2017

Alumna leads global product management for Hitachi

It was a hot August day in Santa Clara, California and Deboshree Dutta (MS19) was standing before the President and CEO of Hitachi Ltd.
Innovate in the Wild: Practicum Projects
Friday, January 13, 2017

Innovate in the Wild: Practicum Projects

Planning to drive your electric car today but not sure if you have enough charge to make it to Trader Joe’s? “Just ask Alexa,” said Rishikesh Yardi, an INI mobility student. Utilizing IoT innovations like the Amazon Echo, his practicum team sought to optimize energy consumption on the modern electric grid.
INI director joins board of influential women in information security
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

INI director joins board of influential women in information security

Dena Haritos Tsamitis, director of the Information Networking Institute (INI), has been appointed to the advisory board of the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF) on Information Security, Risk Management and Privacy.
INI student hosts CTF workshop at Cybersecurity Youth Conference
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

INI student hosts CTF workshop at Cybersecurity Youth Conference

Melanie Rich-Wittrig, an Information Networking Institute (INI) information security student, recently teamed up with Carnegie Mellon CyLab researcher Kashish Mittal to host a capture-the-flag (CTF) session at George Mason University’s Cybersecurity Youth Conference.
CMU wins 2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge
Monday, November 14, 2016

CMU wins 2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge

A team of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) graduate students won the 2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge (NCAC), a three-month competition developed to fill the ever-growing need for cyber analysts.
INI's director is creating an inclusive culture for all
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

INI's director is creating an inclusive culture for all

Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis writes an Equal Respect blog post about the INI's efforts to create an inclusive culture for all.
Five INI students attend Grace Hopper
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Five INI students attend Grace Hopper

Nearly 15,000 women technologists will flock to Houston, Texas for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference (GHC) from October 19-21. Among these female scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs will be Information Networking Institute (INI) students and alumnae representing Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) for the tenth year at the GHC.
INI students innovate at summer internships
Monday, August 22, 2016

INI students innovate at summer internships

Where in the world were INI students this summer? Interning with top tech companies and government agencies like LinkedIn, Adobe, Software Engineering Institute, Palo Alto Networks and more!
Their mirror is smarter than yours
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Their mirror is smarter than yours
INI and CyLab sponsor high school's first hacking contest
Thursday, June 09, 2016

INI and CyLab sponsor high school's first hacking contest
2016 INI Diploma Ceremony
Friday, June 03, 2016

2016 INI Diploma Ceremony

For the Class of 2016, the Information Networking Institute’s (INI) diploma ceremony was not an ending but rather the beginning of what keynote speaker Michelle Dennedy predicts will be a wild and grand
Carnegie Mellon sweeps Microsoft Build the Shield Competition
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Carnegie Mellon sweeps Microsoft Build the Shield Competition
INI director publishes article on why diversity matters
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

INI director publishes article on why diversity matters
INI renews valued international partnership with University of Hyogo
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

INI renews valued international partnership with University of Hyogo
Scholarship program strengthens federal cybersecurity corps
Monday, March 14, 2016

Scholarship program strengthens federal cybersecurity corps

If not for the CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS), Landon Fraser (MS17, '07) might have landed a tech job in the private sector. Instead, she joined the ranks of the federal government’s cyberwarriors.
Cisco's Michelle Dennedy to speak at INI graduation ceremony
Tuesday, March 08, 2016

Cisco's Michelle Dennedy to speak at INI graduation ceremony
To Click or Not to Click: Cheetah Mobile Practicum
Friday, February 12, 2016

To Click or Not to Click: Cheetah Mobile Practicum

Banner ads and pop-ups were just the beginning. Mobile advertising continues to evolve as companies look for new ways to engage customers.
INI will represent CMU at RSA Conference 2016
Monday, February 08, 2016

INI will represent CMU at RSA Conference 2016
Talking 'diversity in tech' with CMU alumni
Monday, February 01, 2016

Talking 'diversity in tech' with CMU alumni
Alumna engineers 'Yelp' for hospitals
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Alumna engineers 'Yelp' for hospitals

As a society, we are keen on rating everything from restaurants to hair salons, but no such online platform existed for hospitals until alumna Pooja Gada (MS23, ’12) engineered a solution. “We built a tool where users can simply enter the name of a hospital in the United States and quickly understand how their hospital ranks in terms of efficiency and experience,” explained Gada, a full stack engineer at Qventus.
Women at INI Decade of Diversity
Thursday, December 10, 2015

Women at INI Decade of Diversity
INI director visits alumnus Innocent Habiyaremye's family in Rwanda
Tuesday, December 01, 2015

INI director visits alumnus Innocent Habiyaremye's family in Rwanda
Melanie Rich-Wittrig receives full scholarship to study information security
Friday, November 13, 2015

Melanie Rich-Wittrig receives full scholarship to study information security
Roger Baker advances to final round of National Cyber Analyst Challenge
Friday, November 13, 2015

Roger Baker advances to final round of National Cyber Analyst Challenge
Celebrating women in computing at Grace Hopper
Monday, November 02, 2015

Celebrating women in computing at Grace Hopper
Living the INI First-Year Dream Blake McMillian
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Living the INI First-Year Dream Blake McMillian
INI soars to grand prize win at Emirates Travel Hackathon
Wednesday, October 07, 2015

INI soars to grand prize win at Emirates Travel Hackathon
INI Establishes Two Director's Fellowships
Wednesday, October 07, 2015

INI Establishes Two Director's Fellowships
INI Student Receives Presidential Fellowship
Thursday, September 24, 2015

INI Student Receives Presidential Fellowship
INI Student Joins Official Drum Line of Pittsburgh Steelers
Monday, September 21, 2015

INI Student Joins Official Drum Line of Pittsburgh Steelers
Six INI Students Receive Conference Scholarships
Monday, June 15, 2015

Six INI Students Receive Conference Scholarships
2015 INI Student Award Winners
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

2015 INI Student Award Winners
The INI Celebrates the 25th Graduating Class Alex Hills To Speak
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

The INI Celebrates the 25th Graduating Class Alex Hills To Speak
INI Student Wins Apple Watch Hackathon for PreziRemote App
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

INI Student Wins Apple Watch Hackathon for PreziRemote App
INI Students To Mentor Fifth-Grade Girls at STEM Workshop
Monday, March 16, 2015

INI Students To Mentor Fifth-Grade Girls at STEM Workshop
Alumna Reflects on the INI Anniversary in Letter to Today Magazine
Thursday, January 15, 2015

Alumna Reflects on the INI Anniversary in Letter to Today Magazine
Alumna Reflects on the INI Anniversary in Letter to Today Magazine
Thursday, January 15, 2015

Alumna Reflects on the INI Anniversary in Letter to Today Magazine
Alumna Reflects on the INI Anniversary in Letter to Today Magazine
Thursday, January 15, 2015

Alumna Reflects on the INI Anniversary in Letter to Today Magazine
INI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program Featured in Today Magazine
Monday, January 12, 2015

INI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program Featured in Today Magazine
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