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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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.

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Keylime

We're enabling trust in the cloud with this free, open-source key bootstrapping and integrity management software architecture.

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Awards

Six Lincoln Laboratory inventions win R&D 100 Awards

Sep 8

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Cyber technologists talk national security

Aug 5

Awards

MIT Excellence Awards recognize five from Lincoln Laboratory

Jun 9

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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.