The security of cyberspace which includes the Internet, the cellular network, critical civilian infrastructure and fixed and mobile computing devices is poor at best. Furthermore, cyberspace has become an accepted domain of warfare in the modern age. The Center for Cyberspace Research (CCR), a National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security recognized Center of Excellence in Cyberspace education and research, is dedicated to improving the security of cyberspace by conducting cutting edge research in cyber forensics, cyber attack attribution, cell phone protection and exploitation, network attack and defense, and many other exciting areas.

Our research partners include National Laboratories (Sandia, Idaho, Pacific Northwest), the National Security Agency, the Air Force Research Lab, the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and 15 other organizations. Current research at CCR in the above areas will be presented. In addition, opportunities for research collaboration will be discussed.

Graduate fellowships which include full tuition, books and a $25,000/year stipend with no RA or TA duties are available at CCR. These fellowships include post-fellowship civilian employment with National Labs, law enforcement agencies, and the U.S. Government. No military service is required.

About the speaker:

Dr. Baldwin is a Professor of Computer Engineering and the Associate Director of the Center for Cyberspace Research. He retired from the US Air Force in 2004 with 23 years of service and has been a faculty member at the Air Force Institute of Technology since 1999. He has supervised more than 50 masters and nine doctoral research efforts and has received more than $12M in research grants including three grants from the National Science Foundation. His research interests include cell phone protection and exploitation, wireless sensor network protocols, computer security, data analysis, and experimental design. Dr. Baldwin is a deacon for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

2009-10 Colloquia Series