Title :
Government-Funded R&D to Drive Cybersecurity Technologies
Author :
Maughan, Douglas ; Balenson, David ; Lindqvist, Ulf ; Tudor, Zachary
Author_Institution :
Sci. & Technol. Directorate, US Dept. of Homeland Security, USA
Abstract :
New and innovative cybersecurity technologies are essential to ensure that information systems and critical infrastructure are secure and resilient. These technologies must also meet the needs of IT professionals and be available via channels acceptable to such users. The US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate´s cybersecurity R&D program funds top researchers in academia, industry, and government in developing new cybersecurity technologies across key areas to meet these needs.
Keywords :
research and development; security of data; US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate; United States; critical infrastructure; cybersecurity technologies; government-funded R and D; information systems; research and development; Computer crime; Computer security; Government policies; Industries; US Department of Homeland Security; cybercrime; cybersecurity; security;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2015.70
