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UNLV Cybersecurity. The War of the Electrons Col (Dr.) Joe Heck January 30, 2013. National Cybersecurity Priorities. Prototype systems suitable for tech transfer Standards for research success metrics Education programs Stealing Intellectual Property Attack forensics
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UNLV Cybersecurity The War of the Electrons Col (Dr.) Joe Heck January 30, 2013
National Cybersecurity Priorities Prototype systems suitable for tech transfer Standards for research success metrics Education programs Stealing Intellectual Property Attack forensics Sharing intelligence regarding attacks Protection and user friendly interface balance Insider threat Industry involvement in education/experienced students Cyber Test Beds
Attack Motives and Defense Priorities Attack Motives Confidentiality: Data still intact, IP stolen Denial of Service: Temporary only Data Integrity: MOST IMPORTANT, non-recoverable loss of critical data Defense Priorities Crime Activism Espionage Warfare
UNLV Strengths Data Packet Protection Extreme Cyber Test Bed (critical infrastructure) Supercomputing Center Nuclear Criticality Cybersecurity UAS Cybersecurity (wireless) Identity Integrity (credential security) NEED: Focus on industry integration
Collaborations Oak Ridge National Laboratory University of Tennessee – Knoxville Louisiana Tech Mississippi State Nevada National Security Site Governor’s Office of Economic Development Nevada Autonomous Systems Panel Regional Development Authority Nevada System of Higher Education University of Nevada, Reno Desert Research Institute Nevada State College College of Southern Nevada