Building the Next Generation of Secure Chips

UD Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Build Next-Generation Secure Computer Chips

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Community Science Programs

Take a look back at how our free 2025 Community Science Programs unfolded.

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2025 Secure Delaware

Join us for a full day of cybersecurity learning.

The conference will provide superior Cybersecurity training for Delaware’s citizens, business employees, students, and government employees.

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BSidesDelaware 2025

A community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members. 

November 14th – 15th

 

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Capture The Flag

Capture the Flag (CTF) is a special kind of information security competitions. There are three common types of CTFs: Jeopardy, Attack-Defence and mixed. Be sure to check out sponsorship opportunities.

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UD's Scholarship for Service

Join the CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program!

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Homeland Security Opportunities for Student Workforce

Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals?
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Supporting Cybersecurity Scholars

UD Engineering receives $3.4 million from NSF’s Scholarships For Service program to support top-tier cybersecurity students and bolster professional development opportunities.
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Women In Cybersecurity

The White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) hosted the Women in Cyber webinar on Saturday, March 23 at 9:00AM-1:00PM EST.

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The Center

UD’s Center for Cybersecurity, Assurance and Privacy (CCAP) focuses on protecting cyberspace through innovative research, and preparing the next generation of security professionals through excellence in cybersecurity education.

Our Goal

CCAP is establishing itself as a nationally competitive driver for grand cybersecurity challenges.

Privacy in cloud computing

PRIVACY

Privacy in cloud computing and healthcare

Security and Assurance in Financial Transactions

SECURITY

Security and assurance in financial transactions

Protection of our personal devices

PROTECTION

Protection of our personal devices and digital identity

• Defending the national infrastructure and resources

DEFENSE

Defending the national infrastructure and resources

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Cybersecurity Programs

Students in Cybersecurity Degree Programs

The University of Delaware is a National Security Agency (NSA) accredited Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Center Events

CTF 2025

Capture The Flag 2025

It’s Time! Capture The Flag (CTF) competition. Be sure to check out sponsorship opportunities.

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Delaware Cyber Fast-Track Winners

The Embedded Security Challenge (ESC)

The Embedded Security Challenge (ESC) 2025 invites students worldwide to harness AI and machine learning in tackling hardware security threats—from side channel to fault injection attacks—in one of the most innovative global cybersecurity competitions.

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Delaware Cyber Fast-Track Winners

Securing Chips Using Machine Learning: A Perspective

Discover how machine learning is transforming hardware security as Prof. Satwik Patnaik shares new perspectives on protecting the chips that power our digital world.

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Machine Learning for Cyber Security

Join Dr. Michael De Lucia as he explores cutting-edge machine learning approaches that detect cyber threats directly from raw network traffic—advancing speed, accuracy, and adaptability in modern cyber defense.

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Cybersecurity in Higher Education: Leadership and Strategy

Explore how higher education leaders are tackling today’s cybersecurity challenges as Dr. Ahad Sheik shares strategies for protecting campuses and shaping the future of digital defense.

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