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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Where did Georgia Tech’s School of Cybersecurity and Privacy come from? This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, explore more than two decades of cybersecurity research, education, and innovation, from the 1998 Nunn Forum to SCP’s launch. scp.cc.gatech.edu/history-scho...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Her next research questions include Starlink connectivity, autonomous vessels, and GPS spoofing. Read the Q&A: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/cyberse...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What happens when cybersecurity research meets the open sea? Georgia Tech Ph.D. student Anna Raymaker spent her summer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory building a test bed to study vulnerabilities in ships’ AIS systems.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

AI is becoming increasingly important to the power grid, but it also creates new cybersecurity and safety challenges. Georgia Tech’s Saman Zonouz is helping shape the conversation through a National Academies workshop on integrating AI into the electric grid! www.cc.gatech.edu/news/gt-cybe...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The study also found that CAN XL retains known security weaknesses from earlier versions of CAN. Because the technology is not yet widely deployed, researchers say manufacturers have an opportunity to address these issues before they become more widespread.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Georgia Tech researchers identified seven previously unknown security vulnerabilities in CAN XL, a next-generation standard for communication between computers inside vehicles. Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/study-u...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are #2! The U.S. News & World Report released it's rankings of undergraduate programs and placed Georgia Tech's cybersecurity undergraduate program second in the world! This ranking wouldn't be possible without the dedicated hard word of our faculty, students, and staff!

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Meet Nancy Baker, the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy’s go-to resource for students! From registration and orientation to connecting students with campus resources, Nancy helps students navigate life at Georgia Tech. Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/nancy-b...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

One key finding: AI-generated patches still need human oversight. Researchers found that 38% to 46% were semantically incorrect, potentially fixing a vulnerability while breaking functionality or creating new problems. Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/georgia...

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Georgia Tech Researchers Share AI Cyber Challenge Lessons at USENIX Security 2026 | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What can AI really do to protect software from cyberattacks? SCP researchers spent two years exploring that question through DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge. Their new paper, presented at USENIX Security, examines what seven finalist teams learned about using AI to find vulnerabilities and develop fixes

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Students also made headlines as Team Blue Water, featuring nine Georgia Tech participants, won DEF CON’s prestigious CTF competition. Take a look back at everything that happened this month: t.e2ma.net/message/e481... Sign up for the SCP Newsletter here: signup.e2ma.net/signup/21034...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

August was a busy month at SCP! From research protecting water systems, hospitals, and highways to new faculty exploring cryptography and the human impact of AI, our community continued to tackle some of cybersecurity’s most pressing challenges.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What happens when AI designed to help people creates new risks for privacy and safety? Georgia Tech Assistant Professor Veronica Rivera is exploring that question through research on safer AI tools for labor unions and abuse involving romantic chatbots. Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/new-fac...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Welcome back to campus Yellow Jackets!

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Blue Water finished with 578,103 points, while all three top teams featured Georgia Tech students or alumni. 🔗 www.cc.gatech.edu/news/georgia...

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Georgia Tech Students Claim Victory at DEF CON’s Elite Hacking Competition | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🏆 Georgia Tech takes the top spot at DEF CON! Team Blue Water, featuring nine Georgia Tech students and researchers, won DEF CON’s elite Capture the Flag competition after three days of intense cybersecurity challenges.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

His recent projects, FLOSS and Orbit, aim to make privacy-preserving computing faster and more practical, including shuffling more than 1 million items in less than half a second. Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/new-fac...

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New Faculty Shows Where Cryptography Meets the Computer System | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How can you prove something is true without revealing the information that proves it? Georgia Tech Assistant Professor Alex Ozdemir is exploring that question through programmable cryptography.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Now in Atlanta and preparing for the new academic year, Ozdemir is researching programmable cryptography while Rivera focuses on human-centered security and privacy. Read about their cross-country adventure and their journey to Georgia Tech: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/ramblin...

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Ramblin’ Wreck Road Trip: New Faculty Drive Cross Country to Georgia Tech | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

From California to Georgia, Veronica Rivera and Alex Ozdemir took the scenic route to their new home at Georgia Tech’s School of Cybersecurity and Privacy. 🚗 Nearly 4,000 miles, family and friends, changing landscapes, audiobooks and one Georgia Tech plushie named Buzz the Bee.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

After a long hot summer, we have students back on campus! Orientation was a smashing success and we are delighted to welcome the next generation of cybersecurity experts!

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The team then contacted more than 7,000 industrial operators whose systems appeared vulnerable, helping them investigate potential security issues. www.cc.gatech.edu/news/water-s...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Research from the Cyber-Physical Security Lab found that previous estimates of internet-accessible industrial controllers may have been off by as much as 37 times, with nearly 96% exposing protocols associated with recently disclosed critical vulnerabilities.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Recent cyberattacks on U.S. water systems highlight vulnerabilities Georgia Tech researchers have been studying for years! #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #GeorgiaTech

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Today the faculty and staff of SCP gathered for a welcome lunch for the two newest members of our faculty! Welcome Alex Ozdemir and Veronica Rivera to the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy!

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join us in congratulating Veronica on this well-deserved recognition! Read more: lnkd.in/dmFnkC_H

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The prestigious fellowship recognizes early-career researchers advancing trustworthy AI through interdisciplinary research. Rivera will study how AI is reshaping technology-facilitated abuse and develop new ways to better understand and reduce evolving digital safety risks.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Congratulations to incoming Georgia Tech School of Cybersecurity and Privacy Assistant Professor Veronica Rivera on being selected for the second cohort of the Computing Research Association (CRA) Trustworthy AI Research Fellowship for Early Career Scholars!

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

AI is accelerating cybersecurity on both sides. Attackers are finding vulnerabilities and launching exploits faster than ever, but defenders are also using AI to detect threats, investigate incidents, and respond more quickly.

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AI Is Rewriting Cybersecurity's Rules

Top 3 TakeawaysAI is accelerating cyberattacks.The same technology can strengthen defenses.The biggest risk is falling behind.Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity on both sides of the bat...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

One of 80 researchers worldwide selected, DeMillo was the only Georgia Tech faculty member in the founding class. Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/demillo... #GeorgiaTech #SoftwareEngineering #Cybersecurity

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Richard DeMillo has been named to the inaugural ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Academy, recognizing his lasting contributions to software engineering research, leadership, and service.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A great workplace doesn't happen by accident. Since joining the SCP, Mary Helen Hayes has helped build a culture of collaboration while improving the research and administrative processes that keep the school running smoothly. Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/staffer...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Can an attacker cause physical damage without hacking a controller? Georgia Tech researchers developed ICSFlux, a tool that uses physics to uncover hidden cyber threats in ICS. Tested across 6 sectors, it found 20 real safety violations. www.cc.gatech.edu/news/icsflux...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The recipients are: - Kevin Dai - Gary Song - Kenan Wood The trio of Georgia Tech PhD. Students were among the nearly 2,600 recipients selected from a pool of 14,000 applicants nationwide.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Three young researchers studying in the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy have been selected for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Their sponsored research includes zero knowledge proofs, algorithms, and machine learning.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Twenty-two scholars from the Georgia Tech School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and Georgia Tech School of Computer Science will present nine papers spanning privacy, cryptography, LLM security, forensics, side-channel attacks, and physical security. #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Research #AI

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Big showing for the Georgia Tech College of Computing at the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy — one of the top conferences in cybersecurity research! sites.gatech.edu/research/spo...

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Research Conference Spotlight 2026 – Research Impact & Leadership

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

His work uncovered how routing changes can influence network measurement results — findings with global implications. Next stop: Stanford University! www.cc.gatech.edu/news/industr...

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From Industry to Impact: A Ph.D. Journey in Cybersecurity | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Research with real-world impact. 🌐 After working in industry, Abhishek Bhaskar returned to academia to pursue research in internet security, privacy, and censorship measurement at Georgia Tech School of Cybersecurity and Privacy. www.cc.gatech.edu/news/industr...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Big recognition for Georgia Tech’s School of Cybersecurity and Privacy: seven community members honored at the College of Computing Awards. Their work spans AI security, cryptography, teaching, and leadership—showing the real-world impact of cybersecurity research and innovation.

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Cybersecurity School Takes Home Multiple Awards | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

His work spans empathetic AI agents, secure deployment protocols, and tools to safely manage complex enterprise data—all aimed at making AI more scalable and trustworthy. It’s a reminder that building the future of AI means securing it, too. www.cc.gatech.edu/news/securin...

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Securing the Future of AI, One System at a Time | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

AI innovation isn’t just about what systems can do—it’s about whether they can be trusted. At Georgia Institute of Technology, Vijay Madisetti is developing AI systems that prioritize security, reliability, and real-world usability. www.cc.gatech.edu/news/securin...

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Securing the Future of AI, One System at a Time | College of Computing

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

AI-generated code is introducing repeatable, scalable security risks. Researchers at the Georgia Tech School of Cybersecurity and Privacy analyzed 43,000+ advisories and found dozens of vulnerabilities tied to tools like GitHub Copilot and Gemini.

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Missing our students this spring break! Hoping you all are having a fun and safe time!

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

New From SCP: Researchers Find Training Gaps Impacting Maritime Cybersecurity Readiness Read more: www.cc.gatech.edu/news/researc...

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Researchers Find Training Gaps Impacting Maritime Cybersecurity Readiness | College of Computing

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Michael A. Specter 👻 @mikespecter.com · 18/03/2026

Excited that my grad student @shreyasminocha.me's work on Age Verification has been accepted to IEEE S&P! You can read about it in Ars Technica: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/... Preprint: mikespecter.com/assets/pdf/A...

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gatechcyber.bsky.social @gatechcyber.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

In 2025, the container ship MSC Antonia experienced spoofed GPS signals in the Red Sea and ran aground. Her research highlights a growing challenge: maritime cyber incidents are increasing, but crews often aren’t prepared to respond. Read more: theconversation.com/when-gps-lie...

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When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.

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