FAU-RINGS
While one of the promises of the upcoming 5G/6G systems is to offer increased performance in terms of coverage and performance, there is a major effort in integrating millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices into Next Generation Networks (NextG).
As there will be more and more connected devices per capabilities of NextG systems, the attack surface for cyberthreats arising from both classical and quantum computers will also be expanded. More importantly, as the progress in building quantum computers is becoming more realistic, it is prudent to adapt end-to-end quantum-resistant security protocols into the NextG systems as they get designed and deployed for data in-transit and at-rest.
This project will integrate concepts from quantum-safe device level security, wireless networking, security management and network evaluation in ways that have not been studied before. Major project activities include the following: (i) investigation of quantum-safe cryptography algorithms for the IoT devices deployed in NextG systems, (ii) efficient quantum-safe certificate management in NextG systems, and (iii) end-to-end deployment and evaluations of quantum-safe cryptography in NextG systems.
Potential outcomes will focus on bringing significant benefits to society as the project will increase the security of everyday connections against the attacks from sponsored attackers with future access to quantum computers benefiting both defense and commercial entities. This project will also offer training opportunities for under-represented students to conduct quantum-cryptographic research on a real-life 5G testbed.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
The RINGS project is a collaborative effort among several leading universities, including FAU. For a detailed overview of the teams and their contributions, visit the RINGS team page.
Grant
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| NSF Org: |
CNS
Division Of Computer and Network Systems |
| Recipient: | FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY |
| Initial Amendment Date: | April 15, 2022 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | April 15, 2022 |
| Award Number: | 2147196 |
| Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
| Program Manager: | Murat Torlak mtorlak@nsf.gov (703)292-7748 CNS Division Of Computer and Network Systems CSE Direct For Computer & Info Scie & Enginr |
| Start Date: | May 1, 2022 |
| End Date: | April 30, 2025 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $1,000,000.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $366,072.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: | FY 2022 = $366,072.00 |
| History of Investigator: |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: | Florida Atlantic University 777 GLADES RD BOCA RATON FL US 33431-6424 (561)297-0777 |
| Sponsor Congressional District: | 23 |
| Primary Place of Performance: | Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Rd, EE314 Boca Raton FL US 33431-4845 |
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Primary Place of Performance Congressional District: |
23 |
| Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): | Q266L2NDAVP1 |
| Parent UEI: | D4GCCCMXR1H3 |
| NSF Program(s): | |
| Primary Program Source: | |
| Program Reference Code(s): | 021Z, 7363 |
| Program Element Code(s): | V203 |
| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.070 |
About Us
Welcome to our website, where we explore the exciting advancements in Next Generation Networks (NextG) and the integration of millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
As technology advances and our reliance on connected devices grows, it's more important than ever to ensure the security and privacy of our data. One of the promises of upcoming 5G/6G systems is to offer increased performance in terms of coverage and performance, but as the number of connected devices per NextG system increases, so does the attack surface for cyberthreats.
Our team is focused on integrating concepts from quantum-safe device-level security, wireless networking, security management, and network evaluation to develop end-to-end quantum-resistant security protocols that protect data in-transit and at-rest. Our research involves investigating quantum-safe cryptography algorithms for IoT devices deployed in NextG systems, efficient quantum-safe certificate management in NextG systems, and end-to-end deployment and evaluation of quantum-safe cryptography in NextG systems.
Our ultimate goal is to bring significant benefits to society by increasing the security of everyday connections against the attacks from sponsored attackers with future access to quantum computers, benefiting both defense and commercial entities. Additionally, we are committed to offering training opportunities for under-represented students to conduct quantum-cryptographic research on a real-life 5G testbed.
Our project has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria, reflecting NSF's statutory mission. We believe that our research will play a crucial role in shaping the future of secure communication and data protection, and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards a safer and more secure future.
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