1. J. A. “Drew” Hamilton, Jr., Ph.D.
Director, Center for Cyber Innovation
Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
CCI Post Office Box 9627
Mississippi State, MS
Voice: (662)
Fax: (662)

2. MSU Center for Cyber Innovation
The Center for Cyber Innovation (CCI) is part of the High Performance Computing Collaboratory at Mississippi State University.
CCI develops cutting-edge solutions for Defense, Homeland Security and the Intelligence Community.
The primary focus of the CCI is to research, prototype, and deliver cutting-edge cyber solutions that support global national security, homeland security and peacekeeping operations.
Access to on-campus SCIF and DOD-restricted access on-campus supercomputer.

3. Current Research Directions
Software anti-tamper techniques
Digital Forensics
Software vulnerability analysis for foreign military sales
Secure tactical communications with COTS wireless equipment
Performance evaluation of n and in secured wireless networks
Security extensions to the DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF)
Automatic generation of network simulations from DODAF architectures
Usage-based pattern recognition for supplementary access control
Secure overlays in mobile ad-hoc networks
Secure software development
Ability to do classified work if necessary

4. Outreach to DOD
Cyber modeling and simulation research with the LeMay Center, Maxwell AFB
Cyber Exercises at warrior transition units (med hold) at Fort Riley, Fort Benning, Eglin AFB, Fort Carson, Fort Lewis, WRAMC and Fort Knox
Cyber electives at USAF Air University
Squadron Officer College
Air Command & Staff College (off-site at MSU)
Air War College

5. MSU CCI USAF Engagements
Digital forensics to support OSINT (NASIC)
Software-based Counter-UAV project with USAFA Academy Center for Cyberspace Research
Engage USAFA faculty in joint publications, graduate committees, etc.
Workforce Development (CyberCorps) with 24 AF
Initial engagement with Undergraduate Cyber Training at Keesler AFB

6. Research Summary
Cyber funding opportunities are strong and likely to remain strong.
Cyber outreach is good for the nation and useful in marketing research.
Students fuel research efforts and institutions with strong teaching have a competitive advantage.
Diversity is critical to successful research efforts.
Whenever you do something good for a wounded soldier, you have had a good day!