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Research

Making smart tech smarter

Jan. 21, 2026 • 4 min. read

Texas A&M engineering team works to improve the security and resilience of autonomous and remote-operated devices, advancing the frontier of dependable communication.

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The rare distinction from the National Security Agency marks Texas A&M as one of only 10 academic institutions designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in cybersecurity education, research and operations.

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Equipped with knowledge of resilient ecosystems, Texas A&M researchers showcase the strength of bio-inspired cyber-physical power systems.

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Research

A RADIANT future for cybersecurity

Oct. 15, 2025 • 3 min. read

Texas A&M researchers have developed a new cyber defense system to improve the safety of critical infrastructure.

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Researchers developed a framework to keep processing plants safe from cyber-attacks.

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Texas A&M researchers received a grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to address the limitations of applying artificial intelligence tools in military scenarios.

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New research provides first evidence of the use of browser fingerprints for online tracking.

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Research

Catching the man in the middle

Feb. 12, 2024 • 3 min. read

Dr. P.R. Kumar and recent doctoral graduate Dr. Santosh Ganji figured out how to detect man-in-the-middle cyber-attacks through a timing-based protocol called REVEAL.

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U.S. Army Captain James Conway discusses how his military and workforce experience in the cyber field motivated him to attain a master’s degree focusing on cybersecurity from the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering.

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The Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute hosted its first summit to discuss the advancement of cyber security practices for the defense of the nation, the well-being of communities and people and the protection of infrastructures and institutions.