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ISRD Research Areas

ISRD is focused primarily on Internet-related protocols, IT issues specific to industrial networking, and engineering best practices related to general security. Of particular interest are technology research areas that affect multiple critical infrastructure sectors.

The table below contains information about specific areas in which the group has conducted or sponsored research.

Research Area
Description
Data Procurement Systems Research into improving the security of sensors and networks deploying sensors for the purpose of gathering data in critical infrastructure
Industrial Networking Security Research efforts to improve the security of a variety of digital-control system networks across several industries
Internet Infrastructures Security Research into strengthening the security of the integral components that constitute the Internet, such as the Domain Name System infrastructure
Internet Routing Protocols Security Research into assessing and improving the security of the protocols that provide routing on the Internet
Legal, Financial and Operational Security Research into the legal, financial, and operational aspects of security technology affecting critical infrastructure
Malware Protection Research into the behavior of malware and the creation of methodologies and techniques for protecting critical infrastructure against it
Physical Cyber Security Research into testing and providing recommendations for safeguarding against network attacks on physical security
Protocol Security Testing and Evaluation Testing of various Internet protocols for security vulnerabilities and outlining of best practices for securing these protocols and systems
Secure Coding Practices Research into creating methodologies, best practices, tools, and recommendations for reducing security issues related to coding
Voice over IP Security Research addressing the security impact of voice over IP in critical infrastructures,, including new uses of voice technology to enhance security
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