Network security

As the number of connected devices continues to grow, the security of the networks that connect them all becomes even more important. In many cases, the adversaries are able to gain access to any number of devices through an unsecured network. Carnegie Mellon University CyLab researchers are working to advance the state-of-the-art of network security using both hardware- and software-defined methods, all towards ensuring connected technologies remain safe.

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