

Secure Resilient Systems and Technology
Our group develops architectures and technologies for ensuring security and resiliency of mission-critical cyber-physical systems, from drones and satellites to high-performance secure cloud computing. We pursue innovative research and development through the problem analysis, rapid prototyping, and field testing phases, to ultimately deliver our technological solutions for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community uses. Our group is made up of top scientists, engineers, and support staff who share a common passion for solving some of the hardest technical problems relevant to national security.
Featured Projects

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Private Automated Contact Tracing
An automated, Bluetooth-based system helps perform contact tracing in a private, anonymous way, offering a method to reduce disease spread during a pandemic.

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Space Systems Cyber-Resiliency
We are researching and prototyping cyber-resilient space systems software that will enable critical national security space assets to withstand, operate through, and recover from cyberattack.

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Foundational Security for Software
We are creating secure software foundations and applying them to operating systems used widely in mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense.

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Automated Cryptography for Data-Centric Security
We’re shifting the paradigm from system-centric to data-centric security, enabling automatic protection for data throughout all of its uses.

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Applied Resilience for Mission Systems
We’re improving and guiding the resilience of Department of Defense missions by adapting commercial practices and academic research for the development, operation, and sustainment of software-intensive systems.
Latest News
Laboratory Story
This experience broadened my outlook on cybersecurity in the Department of Defense, helping me become a better leader as I return to the Army.
Anna DeVries
Military Fellow
Cyber Security and Information Sciences
Secure Resilient Systems and Technology
The topical research questions we tackle at the Laboratory provide me with enjoyable challenges that continually evolve my understanding of cybersecurity.
Juliana Furgala
Cybersecurity researcher
Cyber Security and Information Sciences
Secure Resilient Systems and Technology
I enjoy organizing a team of bright, motivated people who play well with others and know how to work as a team.
Darby Mitchell
Cyber security researcher
Cyber Security and Information Sciences
Secure Resilient Systems and Technology
My group encourages a lot of cross-project discussion and collaboration.... I think this really helps build the community of the group, allows for cross-pollination of ideas, and supports new innovations in all the projects we are working on.
Ryan Burrow
Computer Engineer
Cyber Security and Information Sciences
Secure Resilient Systems and Technology
Advancing Our Research
Featured Publications
Automated exposure notification for COVID-19
Feb 14
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Report TR-1288
Cross-language attacks
Apr 22
Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2022.
Preventing Kernel Hacks with HAKCs
Apr 22
Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2022.
Our Staff
View the biographies of members of the Secure Resilient Systems and Technology Group.