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
HotSoS
providing a focal point for security science related work and facilitating collaborative community to advance security science
Competitions
sponsoring engaging competitions and rewarding demonstrated excellence in the cybersecurity community

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  • 11/09/2024 – 11/10/2024

    2024 9th International Conference On Mobile And Secure Services (MobiSecServ)

    "This conference aims to bring researchers and industrial experts together to discuss the latest frontiers of mobile technology, and also novel applications that have not been thought of before."
  • 11/13/2024 – 11/13/2024

    SecureWorld MidWest Virtual Conference

    "Join your fellow InfoSec professionals for high-quality training and collaboration, whether virtual or in-person. Earn 6-18 CPE credits through 20-40 educational elements, learning from nationally recognized industry leaders.
  • 11/13/2024 – 11/15/2024

    2024 Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE)

    "The 2024 Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) celebrates its 28th anniversary as the premier Cybersecurity Education Conference.
  • 11/14/2024 – 11/14/2024

    IEEE MetroCon 2024

    "MetroCon is an annual engineering conference hosted by IEEE-Fort Worth. The conference’s aim is to educate engineers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on the latest developments in science, engineering, and technology."