Cyber Security Research and Development (CSRD)

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD), under the Regents of the University of California, has been awarded a cost reimbursement contract valued at approximately $1.58 million to conduct research and development aimed at enhancing the security of the nation’s cyber infrastructure. This project focuses on protecting critical systems, including the Internet and other computer-dependent infrastructures crucial to national security. The contract is for a duration of 36 months, with an additional six-month option, and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego). The effort stems from a DHS Broad Agency Announcement and underscores a commitment to advancing cybersecurity technologies to safeguard vital digital assets. The work will be coordinated with SSC San Diego, located in San Diego, California. The key point of contact for this contract is Lynn Biedermann, a Contract Specialist at SSC San Diego. The contract falls under a funded government research initiative to develop innovative solutions for cyber defense, emphasizing collaboration between academia and government agencies. The objective is to bolster resilience against cyber threats to the nation’s critical infrastructures through advanced technology development. The project is part of broader Department of Defense and Homeland Security efforts to strengthen national cyber capabilities.