Critical Cyber Infrastructure Center (C 3 ) George Markowsky School of Computing & Information Science
Cybersecurity and the Protection of Critical Digital Infrastructure The Problem Digital infrastructures, e.g., electric power grids, high speed networks, health information systems, mobile devices, have become as critical ii to our economy as physical infrastructures. However they lackseveral protective measures needed to However they lack several protective measures needed to maintain productivity, security and openness in a networked digital world.
CyberSecurity Relevance to Maine Protection of our international and marine borders ports and borders and the flow of goods and information across these involve digital infrastructures vulnerable to cyberthreats. Rural networks sparse internet and telecommunications links have increased vulnerability due to lack of redundancy Smart Grid new technologies for an efficient electrical grid create new risks from cyber threats. Agingpopulation a population desiring to age in place will increasingly depend on new health infrastructures for support. Health networks need to be secure to support privacy and confidentiality of interactions with health care providers.
Cybersecurity Research An Interdisciplinary Perspective Software Human factors innovative hardware solutions Cybersecurity innovative software an understanding of cognitivescience andhuman factors economics and policy making collection & protection of big data Hardware Policy
Hardware Research Develop measures to identify and protect against malicious network devices. Conceptual watermarks or signatures for devices hidden functionality for devices to identify tampering. Network architecture design for resiliency and redundancy. Software Research Privacy and Security Concerns Software and networking to protect mobile device security Protections for electronic medical and health record systems Identification of system manipulations as patterns Cyberprotection of dynamic intelligent signs
Cognitive Science and Human Factors Investigate role of human factors and incorporate human behavior in design and development of cyber security technology Policy Issues US and Canada recently announced a joint cybersecurity action plan NSA Centers of Academic Excellence Investigate bilateral cyber security y polices to protect vital digital infrastructure and increase both countries ability to respond jointly and effectively to cyber incidents.
Big Data is a Big Deal Extracting knowledge and insights from large and complex datasets is critical for security, science and engineering However, nowadays data comes with three V s: Vs: large Volume, high Velocity, and wide Variety Big data is challenging due to its heterogeneity, scale, timeliness, complexity, and privacy. Data management, collection and storage Data security Data analytics: knowledge discovery Big data presents unprecedented opportunities Accelerate scientific discovery and innovation Improve decision making and security Better understand the synergy between humans, the environment and society Big data is a national priority White House launched Big Data Research and Development Initiative, March 29, 2012 NSF launched BIGDATA initiative: Core Techniques and Technologies for Advancing Big Data Science and Engineering, 2012
Very Rich Research Environment Develop techniques for hardening existing Develop techniques for hardening existing critical cyberinfrastructure while minimizing downtime and disruptions. Address the problems that vulnerable populations face when critical infrastructure fails. Focus on secure and reliable communication. Huge opportunities in sensor networks and wide area communication
Research Team UMFK USM School of Computing & Information Science Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Margaret Chase Smith Center UMaine Law School Bangor Hydro Central Maine Power Unet Mi Maine State Government BWISE EMMC MMC Mi Maine Cybersecurity Cluster
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