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The Institute for Security Technology Studies (ISTS) at Dartmouth College initiates interdisciplinary research and development projects addressing the challenges of cyber and homeland security. The Institute studies methods of using advanced technology to protect the integrity of the Internet, computer networks, and other interdependent information infrastructures. ISTS furthers technology for providing the information and tools necessary to assist communities and first responders with the evolving, complex security landscape. ISTS is a member of and administers The Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection (I3P), a consortium of 24 leading academic institutions, non-profits and federal laboratories that brings industry, academia and government together to articulate and focus on problems that need to be solved to help ensure the nation's information infrastructure is safe, secure and robust.

Core Research Programs

Information Infrastructure Security
Protection of digital information and networks

Cyber Forensic Tools
Software tools to combat software-enabled crime and terrorism

Technical Analysis & Technology Policy Studies
Data collection, analysis, and reporting on security technology issues

First Responder Technologies
Supporting the role of first responders to disaster events

Training & Education
Technology to test, train, and educate decision makers in counterterrorism






 
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