Cybersecurity
Today, our computer systems, services, and devices are more important than ever, and so is keeping them safe.
With every aspect of our lives now affected by online systems, NYU Tandon cybersecurity experts are finding the keys to keeping personal data private, power grids impregnable, national defense infrastructure safe from malefactors, and much more.
Patching up security gaps in hardware and software
In a world where everything is touched by the internet, cybersecurity is key to keep ourselves and society safe. And that means securing any potential flaws where bad actors can run amok. From improving the transparency of online political advertising and exposing vulnerabilities in credit cards to making sure that the software used in automobiles is impervious to hacking and that the computer-chip supply chain is free of piracy, NYU Tandon cybersecurity experts are at the forefront of a burgeoning field.
Thousands of students compete in the cybersecurity Olympics
CSAW, the cybersecurity games and conference organized by students associated with the OSIRIS Lab and the Center for Cyber Security, is the most comprehensive student-run cybersecurity event in the world. Featuring over 6,000 contenders across six global regions, students compete in hacking competitions to hone their security skills. From fast-paced trivia events to rebuilding corrupted files, the games provide hands-on experience of what it’s like to work in cybersecurity. Beyond the playing field, students can attend conferences, workshops and industry events to learn more about the field.
Siddharth Garg
Institute Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Siddharth Garg joined the NYU Tandon School of Engineering after teaching at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on secure, reliable and energy-efficient computing, and his work has helped keep Tandon near the forefront of hardware security. The recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, he was listed in Popular Science magazine's 2016 list of "Brilliant 10" researchers. He serves on the technical program committee of several top conferences in the area of computer engineering and computer hardware and has served as a reviewer for several IEEE and ACM journals.
Yury Dvorkin
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Yury Dvorkin holds an affiliated appointment at NYU’s Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP). His research involves developing modeling and algorithmic solutions to assist society in accommodating emerging smart grid technologies using multi-disciplinary methods in engineering, operations research, economics, and policy analysis. A Goddard Junior Faculty Fellow, he garnered a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2019. He has received the Best Reviewer Award from IEEE Transactions on Power Systems; IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy; and IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, on which he serves as an associate editor.
Is AI the Key to Fighting Fake News?
The dissemination of fake news on social media platforms is a troubling and destructive trend with dire implications for society. That’s why everyone from large tech companies to colleges and universities are stepping up to create solutions that combat fake news. In this webinar, researchers from NYU Tandon and NYU Abu Dhabi discuss how AI programs can help filter it out of our feeds, and make sure the best information floats to the top.
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Research Labs and Groups
Cybersecurity for Democracy
mLab
NYU Center for Cybersecurity (CCS)
NYU Nanolab
Offensive Security, Incident Response, and Internet Security Lab
Secure Systems Lab
