advancing cybersecurity through science

The National Security Agency Research Directorate sponsors the Science of Security Initiative to promote foundational cybersecurity science that is needed to mature the cybersecurity discipline and to underpin advances in cyberdefense. The SoS initiative works in several ways. 1. Engage the academic community for foundational research, 2. Promote rigorous scientific principles, and 3. grow the SoS community. The SoS Virtual Organization is the SoS’s initiative online home.

Research
promoting foundational cybersecurity science needed to mature the cybersecurity discipline and advance cyberdefense
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HotSoS
providing a focal point for security science related work and facilitating collaborative community to advance security science
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Competitions
sponsoring engaging competitions and rewarding demonstrated excellence in the cybersecurity community
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  • 05/17/2024 – 05/19/2024

    NolaCon

    "NolaCon is an Information Security/Hacker conference for professionals and enthusiasts alike located in New Orleans, offering interesting and inventive talks and workshops.
  • 05/19/2024 – 05/23/2024

    45th IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy

    "Since 1980, the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy has been the premier forum for presenting developments in computer security and electronic privacy, and for bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field. The 2024 Symposium will mark…
  • 05/21/2024 – 05/21/2024

    Denver Cybersecurity Summit

    "The Eighth Annual Denver Cybersecurity Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts
  • 05/21/2024 – 05/21/2024

    Rocky Mountain Technology Summit

    "The 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Technology Summit will be held on Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center (15500 E 40th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239) from 8am-4pm.