Norm Hardy Prize
OpenPrize
$10Kbudget
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Description
Annual $10,000 prize for advances in usable security, honoring computer scientist Norm Hardy (known for identifying the confused deputy vulnerability and developing KeyKOS). Recognizes work helping users make wise security decisions through intuitive system design, user studies, and interaction design principles. Sponsored by Agoric and Protocol Labs.
Notes
Inaugural award in 2023. $10,000 annual prize. Winners: Covid Watch (2023), Frik/Egelman/Gilsenan/Peer (2024), Emami-Naeini/Cranor/Agarwal (2025).
Grants Awarded
3Total: $30K| Grant | Recipient | Amount | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norm Hardy Prize 2023 | Covid Watch | $10K | Feb 2024 | |
| Norm Hardy Prize 2024 | Dr. Alisa Frik, Dr. Serge Egelman, Conor Gilsenan, Prof. Eyal Peer | $10K | Dec 2024 | |
| Norm Hardy Prize 2025 | Dr. Pardis Emami Naeini, Dr. Lorrie Faith Cranor, Dr. Yuvraj Agarwal | $10K | Jan 2026 |