By Erica Hupka – Executive Summary – Research universities need to share information, whether through teaching or disseminating key innovations to society. However, universities should not share all research with everyone.[1] If universities fail to protect sensitive data, it could …
Innovation Increase: How Technology Can Create Open, Decentralized, and Trackable Data Sharing →
By James Donahue – Executive Summary – According to the Pew Research Center, more than 95% of adults in the United States have a cell phone.[1] Digital technology has permeated almost every facet of daily life, and electronic devices are …
A Comparative Analysis of International Encryption Policies en Route to a Domestic Solution →
By Stephen Ridge – Executive Summary – Technological advancements are an important part of human existence. From the dawn of humans’ emergence as the dominant species on earth, the ability to create and use tools has been a primary accelerator …
By Jennifer Ricker – Executive Summary – Governments, like other organizations dealing with budgetary pressures, typically search for ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness. One common way of cutting costs and increasing efficiency is to consolidate information technology (IT) systems. …
By Robyn Owen – Executive Summary – An investigative tool often exploited by law enforcement to further investigations is analyzing target communications. These communications may be derived from telephone devices or various electronic means, and in some cases the investigations …
By Calvin Bowman – Executive Summary – This thesis analyzes the current and future capacity of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to define and address homeland security grand challenges. The method of analysis is …
A DHS Skunkworks Project: Defining & Addressing Homeland Security Grand Challenges →
