Cyberattacks have moved beyond the simple virus; now they exploit holes in security systems in ways that are nearly impossible to detect with traditional methods.
But the U.S. Department of Defense just awarded the University of Washington $7.5 million to develop a system to spot and repel more advanced attacks.
“Unlike conventional viruses, these threats exploit vulnerabilities and persist over a very long time and they’re very difficult to detect,” said principal investigator Radha Poovendran, chair of the UW Department of Electrical Engineering and director of the Network Security Lab. “Right now, there is no good understanding of the interactions in these complex cyberattacks or how to mitigate them.”
The five year Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative grant, one of 23 such grants announced today, will enable the UW team to accelerate research by enabling interdisciplinary teams to work together on developing solutions. For the full article click here
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