Topic

Security

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

A portrait of U.S. Space Force Major Tyler T. Williams.
January 12, 2026
ASU graduate student and active-duty officer merges military expertise with advanced research to strengthen the nation’s cyber defense.
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.
December 3, 2025
ASU faculty and students are connecting with South Korea through research exchanges and conversations that inspire new ideas in technology and education.
A graphic shows people protesting while holding signs.
November 3, 2025
ASU researchers developed a model showing how fear, boldness and surveillance interact to shape when people choose to speak up or stay silent.
A graphic showing Ben Mixon-Baca in front of racks of servers.
October 21, 2025
ASU doctoral student shows how privacy apps can become surveillance tools.
A graphic showing all the CAREER Award winners.
October 15, 2025
Seven Fulton Schools faculty members earn prestigious NSF Awards for trailblazing research.
Lynn Robert Carter
October 6, 2025
A Fulton Schools professor of practice brings industry and classroom experience to IEEE efforts advancing global software standards.
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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A group of five people poses for a photo with a mountain in the background.

AI for AZ: ABOR funds new tools for state emergency response

A Fulton Schools research project aims to help emergency planners have the right resources in the right place at the right time.
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Ananta Soneji

When online, we’re all too human

Ananta Soneji is an emerging expert in human factors security research, a field that considers user needs when designing new technology.
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An illustrated map of the Hawaiian Islands with an outrigger canoe.

Cybersecurity team rocks conference with surprise hacking competition

Top computer security professionals competed for prizes and bragging rights at annual Computer Security Applications Conference.
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An illustration of a reindeer working on a laptop.

2024 year in review: Engineering with purpose

In 2024, the faculty, staff and students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU took the initiative to innovate with intent.
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ASU engineering FURI student Arick Nitzche works with faculty mentor Xiangfan Chen on semiconductor-related research.

Meet student researchers advancing AI, manufacturing and more

Students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
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Gail-Joon Ahn talking to a colleague in his office

Cybersecurity trailblazer honored with prestigious award

Gail-Joon Ahn received the ACM SIGSAC Outstanding Contribution Award to recognize his pioneering research and service in computing.
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Katina Michael

Seeking the biometric bill of rights

Fulton Schools researcher Katina Michael studies the intersection of biotechnology and cybersecurity.
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Shellphish team celebrating

Jackpot! ASU hackers win $2M at Vegas AI competition

The ‘hackademics’ of Shellphish, an ethical hacking group that includes ASU faculty and students, are developing a cybersecurity system powered by AI.
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Date range January 2026 – August 2024