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.

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Translating All C To Rust (TRACTOR) Benchmarks

Lincoln Laboratory is leading test and evaluation on a DARPA program to translate large C codebases into memory-safe Rust code, releasing a benchmark every six months to guide program performers.

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Secure Radios for Uncrewed Systems

A security module, pre-certified by the National Security Agency, for protecting communications on uncrewed platforms can accelerate the fielding of new systems and open opportunities for the commercial sector.

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High-Assurance Cryptography

Lincoln Laboratory is developing technologies to meet the highest standards for information security at the tactical edge.

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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 War.

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Lab Happenings

2025 LLCipher summer students learn cryptography

Sep 29

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Awards

Lincoln Laboratory technologies win seven R&D 100 Awards for 2025

Sep 4

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Memory safety is at a tipping point

Jun 5

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When the Lab showed me an opportunity to apply my previous research experience in cybersecurity to space systems, I was hooked.

Samuel Mergendahl

Systems Security Architect

Cyber Security and Information Sciences

Secure Resilient Systems and Technology

The prototyping work at the Lab can have a clear aim but multiple paths to get there. I am motivated to find the answers by investigating different directions and trying a variety of creative methods!

Andrea Lin

Secure Systems Engineer

Cyber Security and Information Sciences

Secure Resilient Systems and Technology

I connect deeply with the Laboratory’s mission of technology in support of national security.

Nathan Burow

Computer Scientist

Cyber Security and Information Sciences

Secure Resilient Systems and Technology

Lincoln Laboratory is a perfect fit for me because it has incredible people that love teaching new things; as a recent graduate, this is something I put a lot of value into.