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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
recently approved an $11.7 million funding increase for Dartmouth's Cyber
Security Collaboration and Information Sharing Project. The award, which will
be divided between two Dartmouth institutes, will provide $8.7 million to the
Institute for Information Infrastructure
Protection (I3P) and $3 million to the Institute for Security Technology
Studies (ISTS).
Martin Wybourne, vice provost for research and chair of the I3P, says,
"The College has a long-standing tradition of excellence in information
technology and an academic environment that encourages and supports innovation.
With the help of this new grant, Dartmouth will continue to be a leader in this
vital field."
The funds will allow the I3P to launch several new studies, including research
on insider threat, privacy protection, and the economics of cyber security.
Funds will also be dedicated to new educational initiatives for undergraduates
and will enhance the I3P's existing national fellowship program for young
scholars.
At the same time, ISTS will expand its ongoing security and privacy studies.
"We're excited to have the chance to initiate several research projects
that will develop cutting-edge technologies, including sensor networks,
autonomic computing, video forensics, and public-key infrastructure," says
David Kotz, the institute's executive director and professor of computer science.
A portion of the new grant will further fund ISTS education and outreach
activities, including campus-based seminars and workshops. "In addition to
involving graduate and undergraduate students in every research project,"
emphasizes Kotz, "we will develop longer-term educational initiatives
aimed at expanding our nation's capabilities in cyber security and
trust."
The I3P, a 28-member consortium, will approach the project collaboratively.
Dartmouth will be well represented with faculty and students in the arts and
sciences, Thayer School of
Engineering, and the Tuck School
of Business participating in the studies. "Addressing real-world
problems related to cyber security and infrastructure requires a
multidisciplinary approach," says Wybourne. "The unique character of
the consortium enables faculty and students from many disciplines to join
forces to further our understanding of the issues."
By LAURIE BURNHAM
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