Our Mission

The ACE group mission is to be an accelerant towards cryptographic integration, security innovation, and the sharpening of the defense edge in cyberspace. A key characteristic of the ACE group outlook is adaptability and agility to meet irregular use case needs. Our work is tailored, leveraging innovation and customizing to defense needs and irregular environment. The group also runs national-level training for security related issues such as in critical infrastructure, unmanned systems security, and quantum resilience.

Our Research Areas

Protocol Design and Attacks

Protocol Design and Attacks

Specialized cryptographic protocol, security analysis under varying threat models, and vulnerability identification

Network Defense

Network Defense

Innovative network defense design based on operational context

Post-Quantum Cryptography and Practical Quantum Resilience

Post-Quantum Cryptography and Practical Quantum Resilience

Hardening DoD systems against quantum threats, with a constant eye towards mission assurance, efficiency, and operational need

Space Systems Security

Space Systems Security

Space Systems Security

Counter Unmanned Systems

Counter Unmanned Systems

Agility and defense-in-depth for unmanned systems and unmanned operations

Communication Security and Reliability in Denied and Contested Environments

Communication Security and Reliability in Denied and Contested Environments

Communication Security and Reliability in Denied and Contested Environments

Learn more about us

Contact POC ACE Group Lead Dr. Britta Hale for further details and customization capabilities

NPS researchers

Making an Impact

Student research highlights from the ACE group

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Flexible Security over Low Band Frequencies, LCDR Adam Arndt

Detection of Drones
 

Detection of 5G Drones

ACE - Yuan
 

Wireless Data Communication, Lt. Jo Yuan