Topic

Security

Learn how experts are strengthening cybersecurity, infrastructure, and systems to protect communities and data.

Gail-Joon Ahn portrait
August 18, 2026
The NSF-backed program prepares students to turn CyberAI skills into jobs protecting critical digital systems.
Xusheng Xiao writes keywords from his recent cybersecurity research on a glass dry-erase board.
August 5, 2026
By analyzing more than 100,000 real-world fraud reports, ASU researcher Xusheng Xiao discovered that modern scams follow a surprisingly predictable playbook.
Ozgur Ozmen at work in his lab
July 31, 2026
Desert CodeSprouts is only the beginning of Ozgur Ozmen's vision for preparing the next generation of researchers.
Hui Jun Tay poses in a computer lab.
July 17, 2026
Award-winning ASU research reveals more than one million vulnerable routers and cameras still online.
Adil Ahmad
June 29, 2026
Adil Ahmad's NSF CAREER Award supports a new vision of confidential cloud computing.
graphic of Yan Shoshitaishvili and Adam Doupé
May 1, 2026
As AI accelerates cyber threats, a first-of-its-kind conference examines how research must evolve to stay ahead.
Gail-Joon Ahn

Cybersecurity trailblazer named ACM Fellow

ASU professor Gail-Joon Ahn recognized for shaping the foundations of modern computer security.
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An illustration of the types of technology research projects underway in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence

Technology research matters

New NSF rankings show ASU’s expanding impact in industrial engineering and computer science.
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A portrait of U.S. Space Force Major Tyler T. Williams.

Major in motion

ASU graduate student and active-duty officer merges military expertise with advanced research to strengthen the nation’s cyber defense.
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Gail-Joon Ahn speaking to a large group in a modern meeting room on the ASU campus. The group, participating in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) with the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI), is dressed in business casual attire and stands in front of a contemporary architectural background with glass and wood accents.

Seoul meets the Sun Devil spirit

ASU faculty and students are connecting with South Korea through research exchanges and conversations that inspire new ideas in technology and education.
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A graphic shows people protesting while holding signs.

When speaking out feels risky

ASU researchers developed a model showing how fear, boldness and surveillance interact to shape when people choose to speak up or stay silent.
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A graphic showing Ben Mixon-Baca in front of racks of servers.

Think your VPN keeps you safe? Think again

ASU doctoral student shows how privacy apps can become surveillance tools.
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A graphic showing all the CAREER Award winners.

From cyberspace to outer space

Seven Fulton Schools faculty members earn prestigious NSF Awards for trailblazing research.
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Lynn Robert Carter

Software runs the world, and standards keep it safe

A Fulton Schools professor of practice brings industry and classroom experience to IEEE efforts advancing global software standards.
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A photo collage showing an emergency response team, a cargo ship at port, cybersecurity icons and a security agent at work at an airport.

From homeland security hub to enduring legacy

From airports to waterways to cyberspace, consortium projects blended research with practical solutions and will continue to influence national security.
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Jackie LeFevers and Adam Doupé

Teaching the world to hack (for good)

From live talks to capture-the-flag challenges, the Academy brought students, faculty members and pros together to spark the next wave of digital defenders.
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Tiffany Bao outdoors at work on her laptop.

Researcher creates AI-powered tools to outsmart hackers

To address the cybersecurity talent shortage, Bao is building open-source tools that teach computers to help coders find hidden flaws faster.
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lettuce field in Arizona

Transporting food from farm to table

Deniz Berfin Karakoc studies ways to ensure food transportation networks are resilient, cost-effective and sustainable.
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Date range August 2026 – March 2025