Cyber Security and Information Sciences

We research, develop, evaluate, and deploy tools and systems designed to ensure that national security missions can be accomplished successfully despite cyber attacks. We also develop advanced hardware, software, and algorithms for processing datasets from a range of sources, including speech, imagery, text, and network traffic.

Artificial Intelligence Technology and Systems
Cyber Operations and Analysis Technology
Cyber System Assessments
Cyber-Physical Systems
Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center
Secure Resilient Systems and Technology

We develop artificial intelligence algorithms, technologies, and systems for extracting information from multimedia data in adverse conditions.

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The Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is home to the only zero-carbon emissions supercomputer on the TOP500 list. Photo: Glen Cooper

Supercomputing Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Jun 14

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Hamed Okhravi charts a vision for a cybersecurity moonshot

Jun 8

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In the Media

Long history; new horizons

May 5

USAF-MIT AI Accelerator

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Small satellites are an attractive option for missions because of their low costs; however, they are vulnerable to cyberattacks. We provide a securable and usable architecture for keeping small satellites resilient to system compromise.

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Secure Small Satellite Processing Platform

A secure reference architecture enables satellites to recover from cyberattacks and carry on their missions.

The LAVA system automatically injects bugs into program code so that vulnerability discovery techniques can be tested.

cyber security

Large-scale Automated Vulnerability Addition

Computer scientists can test techniques for finding vulnerabilities in code.

TKM enables seamless over-the-network key distribution to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and authorized terminals. At left, UAV video is accessible to authorized terminals. At right, an operator has modified access during the mission.

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Tactical Key Management

Cryptographic keys can now be created and securely distributed in real time during a mission.

CASCADE software uses complex systems modeling and simulation to explore thousands of adversarial action-reaction logic branches and predict probable outcomes. The software generates cyber solutions optimized for security, cost, and mission performance.

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Cyber Adversarial Scenario Modeler and Artificial Intelligence Decision Engine (CASCADE)

CASCADE software simulates cyber attacker and defender actions and recommends multiple courses of action to make systems and networks more secure.

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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

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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

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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.