FAU-RINGS
While one of the promises of the upcoming 5G/6G systems is to offer increased performance in terms of coverage and performance, there is a major effort in integrating millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices into Next Generation Networks (NextG).
As there will be more and more connected devices per capabilities of NextG systems, the attack surface for cyberthreats arising from both classical and quantum computers will also be expanded. More importantly, as the progress in building quantum computers is becoming more realistic, it is prudent to adapt end-to-end quantum-resistant security protocols into the NextG systems as they get designed and deployed for data in-transit and at-rest.
This project will integrate concepts from quantum-safe device level security, wireless networking, security management and network evaluation in ways that have not been studied before. Major project activities include the following: (i) investigation of quantum-safe cryptography algorithms for the IoT devices deployed in NextG systems, (ii) efficient quantum-safe certificate management in NextG systems, and (iii) end-to-end deployment and evaluations of quantum-safe cryptography in NextG systems.
Potential outcomes will focus on bringing significant benefits to society as the project will increase the security of everyday connections against the attacks from sponsored attackers with future access to quantum computers benefiting both defense and commercial entities. This project will also offer training opportunities for under-represented students to conduct quantum-cryptographic research on a real-life 5G testbed.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
The RINGS project is a collaborative effort among several leading universities, including FAU. For a detailed overview of the teams and their contributions, visit the RINGS team page.
Grant
| NSF Org: |
CNS
Division Of Computer and Network Systems |
| Recipient: | FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY |
| Initial Amendment Date: | April 15, 2022 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | April 15, 2022 |
| Award Number: | 2147196 |
| Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
| Program Manager: | Murat Torlak mtorlak@nsf.gov (703)292-7748 CNS Division Of Computer and Network Systems CSE Direct For Computer & Info Scie & Enginr |
| Start Date: | May 1, 2022 |
| End Date: | April 30, 2025 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $1,000,000.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $366,072.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: | FY 2022 = $366,072.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: | Florida Atlantic University 777 GLADES RD BOCA RATON FL US 33431-6424 (561)297-0777 |
| Sponsor Congressional District: | 23 |
| Primary Place of Performance: | Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Rd, EE314 Boca Raton FL US 33431-4845 |
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Primary Place of Performance Congressional District: |
23 |
| Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): | Q266L2NDAVP1 |
| Parent UEI: | D4GCCCMXR1H3 |
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| Program Reference Code(s): | 021Z, 7363 |
| Program Element Code(s): | V203 |
| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.070 |