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= Winter Of Security 2016 =
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The Winter of Security (MWOS) is Mozilla's program to involve students with Security projects. Students who have to perform a semester project as part of their university curriculum can apply to one of the MWOS project. Projects are guided by a Mozilla Adviser, and a University Professor. Students are graded by their University, based on success criteria identified at the beginning of the project. Mozilla Advisers allocate up to 2 hours each week to their students, typically on video-conference, to discuss progress and roadblocks.
Projects are focused on building security tools, and students are expected to write code which must be released as Open Source. Universities are free to specify their own requirements to projects, such as written reports. Mozilla does not influence the way grades are allocated, but advisers will provide any information professors need in order to grade their students.
Note on language: English is required for code comments and documentation, but not for interactions between students and advisers. Advisers who speak the same language as their students are encouraged to interact in that language.
Contact us on [[IRC|irc.mozilla.org]] in the '''#security''' channel if you have questions.
== Selection process ==
Projects are assigned to groups of students. Groups are defined by the universities, and can be of any size between 1 and 4 students. The selection process is open to all students in undergraduate/license and graduate/master programs. A group applies to up to 3 projects by submitting an application that contains:
* the names of the projects the team is applying to
* team introduction and motivation (max 1000 characters)
* presentation of the university program (max 500 characters)
* short description of each team member (skills, interest, ...) (max 500 character for each team member)
* links to relevant resources (university website, resumes, ...)
'''[https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/forms/d/1xI_HySIHTQeAWmyUPmHiEfEe3aIK4NSL9BFFqrOXcxM/viewform Click here to access to application form]'''
== Timeline ==
We will be opening the program for applications on July 15th, closing the application process on August 15th, and announcing results on September 1st.
The students and their professor can decide on the timeline, and make sure that it fits well with other classes.
Ideally, projects should not take more than 6 months from start to finish.
Mozilla advisors will be available weekly on video (Vidyo, Google Hangout or Skype) to discuss progress and roadblocks, and provide help. Professors can set intermediary deadlines if needed, and have complete control over the grading of their students.
== Student projects ==
=== Project name ===
* Mentors:
* Difficulty:
* Language:
insert description
== FAQ ==
=== What is meant by "Presentation of the University program" in the application form? ===
We would like to see what kind of degree your are currently pursuing (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Master of Science in IT Security, ..), as well as a description of the university itself. This is another data point that gives us more information about the applicants' chances to successfully complete a project.
=== Can students apply to multiple projects? ===
Yes. Students can apply to one or more projects. Students cannot apply twice for the same project, even if their team compositions varies.
=== What criteria will you use to select the candidates? ===
The skills and passion of the team members are key points. The size of the team may play in the favor of applicants, but is not a requirement. A single candidate who can show a portfolio of successful projects will have the same chances as larger teams.
Commitment from the University is a strong requirement. Students need to demonstrate that their professors support them, and will give them time to work on the projects. The ideal situation is for a team to pick a MWoS project as their final thesis, and work on the project for a full semester. Not all students will be able to do so, and we will evaluate all applications with the same level of scrutiny.
=== Are multiple universities allowed to collaborate and have a single team? ===
Yes.
=== Can I still work on Mozilla projects if I am not selected for MWoS? ===
Yes! We continuously have projects that are available for students to grab! Take a look at the [[Security/Mentorship|Mentorship]] program, and reach out to us in the #security IRC channel if you are interested.
== Project pages ==
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== Media ==
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[[File:WinterOfSecurity_logo_light_horizontal.png|right|500px]]
The Winter of Security (MWOS) is Mozilla's program to involve students with Security projects. Students who have to perform a semester project as part of their university curriculum can apply to one of the MWOS project. Projects are guided by a Mozilla Adviser, and a University Professor. Students are graded by their University, based on success criteria identified at the beginning of the project. Mozilla Advisers allocate up to 2 hours each week to their students, typically on video-conference, to discuss progress and roadblocks.
Projects are focused on building security tools, and students are expected to write code which must be released as Open Source. Universities are free to specify their own requirements to projects, such as written reports. Mozilla does not influence the way grades are allocated, but advisers will provide any information professors need in order to grade their students.
Note on language: English is required for code comments and documentation, but not for interactions between students and advisers. Advisers who speak the same language as their students are encouraged to interact in that language.
Contact us on [[IRC|irc.mozilla.org]] in the '''#security''' channel if you have questions.
== Selection process ==
Projects are assigned to groups of students. Groups are defined by the universities, and can be of any size between 1 and 4 students. The selection process is open to all students in undergraduate/license and graduate/master programs. A group applies to up to 3 projects by submitting an application that contains:
* the names of the projects the team is applying to
* team introduction and motivation (max 1000 characters)
* presentation of the university program (max 500 characters)
* short description of each team member (skills, interest, ...) (max 500 character for each team member)
* links to relevant resources (university website, resumes, ...)
'''[https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/forms/d/1xI_HySIHTQeAWmyUPmHiEfEe3aIK4NSL9BFFqrOXcxM/viewform Click here to access to application form]'''
== Timeline ==
We will be opening the program for applications on July 15th, closing the application process on August 15th, and announcing results on September 1st.
The students and their professor can decide on the timeline, and make sure that it fits well with other classes.
Ideally, projects should not take more than 6 months from start to finish.
Mozilla advisors will be available weekly on video (Vidyo, Google Hangout or Skype) to discuss progress and roadblocks, and provide help. Professors can set intermediary deadlines if needed, and have complete control over the grading of their students.
== Student projects ==
=== Project name ===
* Mentors:
* Difficulty:
* Language:
insert description
== FAQ ==
=== What is meant by "Presentation of the University program" in the application form? ===
We would like to see what kind of degree your are currently pursuing (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Master of Science in IT Security, ..), as well as a description of the university itself. This is another data point that gives us more information about the applicants' chances to successfully complete a project.
=== Can students apply to multiple projects? ===
Yes. Students can apply to one or more projects. Students cannot apply twice for the same project, even if their team compositions varies.
=== What criteria will you use to select the candidates? ===
The skills and passion of the team members are key points. The size of the team may play in the favor of applicants, but is not a requirement. A single candidate who can show a portfolio of successful projects will have the same chances as larger teams.
Commitment from the University is a strong requirement. Students need to demonstrate that their professors support them, and will give them time to work on the projects. The ideal situation is for a team to pick a MWoS project as their final thesis, and work on the project for a full semester. Not all students will be able to do so, and we will evaluate all applications with the same level of scrutiny.
=== Are multiple universities allowed to collaborate and have a single team? ===
Yes.
=== Can I still work on Mozilla projects if I am not selected for MWoS? ===
Yes! We continuously have projects that are available for students to grab! Take a look at the [[Security/Mentorship|Mentorship]] program, and reach out to us in the #security IRC channel if you are interested.
== Project pages ==
<splist
parent=
showparent=no
sort=asc
sortby=title
liststyle=ordered
showpath=no
kidsonly=no
/>
== Media ==
[[File:WinterOfSecurity_logo_light_horizontal.png|400px]]
[[File:WinterOfSecurity_logo_dark_horizontal.png|400px]]
[[File:WinterOfSecurity_logo_light_vertical.png|300px]]
[[File:WinterOfSecurity_logo_dark_vertical2.png|300px]]
