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Security News
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Article ItemNew industry-university collaboration to pioneer future wireless networks , article
The National Science Foundation Industry-University Research Center led by Virginia Tech has funded 10 projects to advance the next generation of wireless networks.
Date: May 21, 2025 - -
Article ItemNew research center aims to elevate nation’s drone defense , article
Supported by a $5 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense and led by the Virginia Tech National Security Institute and the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, the Counter UAS Research and Testing Center will include an unparalleled ecosystem of drone research.
Date: May 21, 2025 - -
Article ItemCommonwealth Cyber Initiative unites Virginia universities to advance AI and cybersecurity research , article
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative awarded 18 seed grants to nine Virginia public universities for a total of $1.61 million to address cybersecurity issues in artificial intelligence.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Brendan David-John talks about the dangers of gaze data , article
David-John explores the potential for gaze data to reveal personal information and related security implications, especially in a military context, and shared the projects he’s currently working on to better mitigate this threat.
Date: Mar 31, 2025 -