Our Mission
Our mission is to advance cybersecurity through cutting-edge research and global collaboration, safeguarding critical infrastructure and fostering innovation to protect against emerging threats from cybercriminals and state actors.
Our Story
Our cybersecurity researchers are at the forefront of pioneering research, recognized for excellence and supported by esteemed organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Through strategic collaborations with industry leaders and government agencies, we are developing innovative solutions to address the most complex challenges in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Our efforts are dedicated to enhancing national security, protecting critical infrastructure, and advancing the frontiers of technology.
Our research spans several areas:​
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Security: Developing robust AI models capable of detecting and responding to sophisticated cyber threats, while ensuring the security of AI systems against adversarial attacks.
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Critical Infrastructure Security: Enhancing the resilience of essential systems—including energy, transportation, and water supply—against cyberattacks and physical threats to ensure uninterrupted services.
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Operational Technology (OT) and SCADA Security: Enhancing the protection of industrial control systems and supervisory control and data acquisition systems to prevent disruptions in critical infrastructure.
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Network Security: Enhancing techniques to defend against network-based attacks, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and secure communication protocols.
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Software Security: Developing methodologies to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in software applications, ensuring robust protection against exploitation.
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Human Factors in Cybersecurity: Studying how human behavior impacts security practices to develop effective training and awareness programs.
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Digital Forensics and Incident Response: Developing methodologies for investigating cyber incidents and implementing effective response strategies.
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Privacy-Enhancing and Preserving Technologies: Creating tools and techniques to protect individual privacy in data processing and sharing.
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Wireless and Mobile Security: Addressing vulnerabilities in wireless communications and mobile devices to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
