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The Reproducibility Revolution: How Computer Security Research is Grappling with Its Validity Crisis In the world of computer security research, a quiet revolution is taking place. As the field grapples with concerns about a broader “reproducibility crisis” across all of science, researchers are not only questioning whether their experiments can be reproduced but fundamentally rethinking […]

Welcoming John Oakley to the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research The Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research (FICS) is pleased to welcome John Oakley as a Professor of Practice in Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) and the institute’s lead external liaison. Mr. Oakley is a visionary technology leader and former Science Director at SRC, […]

FICS Leads Transformative East Africa Tour Under Gator Africa Initiative   A delegation from the University of Florida’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, representing FICS, recently conducted a tour across Kenya and Rwanda. The team included Dr. Farimah Farahmandi (Associate Director of FICS and Wally Rhines Endowed Professor), Dr. Mark M. Tehranipoor (ECE Chair), […]

Unlocking the Potential of Data Reuse for Computer Security Researchers  In the age of big data, researchers are constantly seeking ways to accelerate discovery, unlock cross-disciplinary breakthroughs and conserve scarce resources. One key strategy is the reuse of datasets, which involves building upon collected data that can take months or even years to collect and […]

Eavesdropping on laptop, smart speaker microphones demonstrated in new security attack   The ghostly woman’s voice pipes through the speakers, covered in radio static but her message intact from beyond — “The birch canoe slid on the smooth planks.”   A secret message from the other side? A spectral insight?   No, something much spookier: […]

  Audio Deepfake study could help cochlear implant users     When University of Florida doctoral student Magdalena Pasternak realized the voice urging her to take a phone survey was not human, she not only hung up but was left with nagging questions, leading her to launch a research project. “The caller requested a moment […]

Technology for all: Ensuring innovation serves the most vulnerable   Technology is woven into the fabric of daily life—until it isn’t. While most people have access to powerful tools such as smartphones, technology also plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with mobility challenges, disabilities and other accessibility needs. Yet, in an era when innovation […]

Please join us on March 3rd for a seminar by Jiska Classen entitled “Novel Threats in Wireless Systems”. Dr. Classen is a group leader at the Hasso Plattner Institute and one of the world’s leading experts in uncovering the functionality of wireless and mobile devices and their proprietary protocols. Her work on public Bluetooth security […]

Congratulations to Associate Director of FICS Research Dr. Farahmandi and her recent recipient of the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) Young Faculty Award for contributions in the field of microelectronic security and hardware security verification. This award recognizes untenured, full time researcher that show distinction in SRC funded research by both the novelty of research and […]

ECE Assistant Professor Navid Asadi has received an NSF CAREER Award in support of his project, “Backside Protection Against Contactless Optical Attacks on Integrated Circuits in Advanced Technology Nodes.” Dr. Asadi also serves as co-director of the SCAN Lab at the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity (FICS) Research and associate director of the Micro-Electronics Security Training (MEST) Center. The project works to assess […]