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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  • 12/07/2024 – 12/07/2024

    5th Annual Mountain West Cyber Challenge

    Capture the Flag Challenge! Teams of up to 4 students will compete virtually in one 7-hour round of Cybersecurity CTF to take home the title and great cash prizes of up to $200/person!
  • 12/09/2024 – 12/11/2024

    11th IEEE International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security (SNAMS-2024)

    "The International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security (SNAMS-2024) aims to provide a comprehensive forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to present and discuss their latest findings and innovation
  • 12/09/2024 – 12/13/2024

    2024 Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC)

    "The Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC) brings together leading researchers and practitioners, along with a diverse group of security professionals drawn from academia, industry, and government, gathered to pres
  • 12/11/2024 – 12/11/2024

    SecureWorld Pacific 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.