Critical Infrastructure Security Institute
a world-class collaborative research institute that works to solve the continuous problem of cyber-security interruptions in critical infrastructure systems.
CISI integrates research with federal, community and industry partners to maximize impact and strengthen regional, state and national critical infrastructure security.
The institute works with our federal partners to understand existing and new cyber security threats. Through partnerships with industry, national labs and educational organizations, CISI monitors and updates networks to strengthen critical infrastructure security to protect the lives and livelihoods of our communities.
Building on Texas Tech’s existing research strengths in cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems and pulsed power, the institute is a unique facility that ensures the U.S. stays on the cutting edge of technology and has a workforce capable of protecting our nation from future threats.
The institute develops standards, best practices and innovative technologies that will decrease the vulnerabilities of the electric grid, water utilities, communication, military systems and other infrastructures that are critical to our region’s, state’s and nation’s economies.
Texas Tech leaders traveled to Austin to testify at the hearing of HB 5092, aiming to expand Reese Technology Center for national security and infrastructure research.
The inaugural workshop brought together researchers from across the TTU System to foster collaboration and spotlight initiatives.
At the Center for Pulsed Power and Power Electronics Laboratory, Micah LaPointe researches the possibility of building deployable solid-state microwave systems.
Apple Vision Pro Vulnerability Patched After GAZEploit Attack Discovery Security researchers discovered a now-patched flaw that enabled an attacker to see what users typed on the device's virtual keyboard
The CISI, located on the Texas Tech campus, will establish a highly secure research facility and multidisciplinary consortium to delve into security strategies and testing that will eventually conclude with stronger policies and infrastructure.
Texas Tech University, along with the University of Texas at San Antonio and Angelo State University, are the recipients of a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a comprehensive research and workforce development program in cybersecurity that will address relevant defense problems.
John Granier and his team at Element U.S. Space & Defense will join the Texas Tech Combustion Lab to research combustion dynamics in gun chambers.