Engineering Faculty Profile
Frank Cilluffo
Director, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure SecurityCritical Infrastructure
National Security
Foreign Policy
Counterterrorism
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Former NSA, U.S. Cyber Command leader visits engineering students, faculty
Michael Rogers, a 1981 Auburn alumnus, shared views on a number of cybersecurity-related topics Friday during a special, interactive discussion
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Grand Challenges in Cybersecurity: A Discussion with Admiral Rogers
Students, faculty with an interest in cybersecurity are encouraged to attend
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Panel: Cyber resilience integral for development of infrastructure, students
A special online roundtable brought government, private sector leaders together to discuss the merits and implementation of the National Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy.
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Auburn to host national cybersecurity strategy roundtable Tuesday, Aug. 23
Auburn University and the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security will host a special online event Tuesday, featuring leaders from the energy, private and government sectors to discuss the new National Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy, released by the Department of Energy.
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'Mount Rushmore' of cyber experts discuss importance of public, private partnerships
Leading cyber security experts weigh in on utilizing public data to help protect national cyber infrastructure
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Auburn to host senior DHS, FBI and NSA cybersecurity officials during D.C. event
Four of the nation’s most senior cybersecurity officials will gather Tuesday, Oct. 19, during an event hosted by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Infrastructure Security to discuss the next generation of public/private cybersecurity partnerships.
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Threat preparedness ... Remembering 9/11 twenty years later
McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security Director Frank Cilluffo shares thoughts on cyber terrorism threats and how to stymie them
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Space Command chief explains need for vigilance to protect assets in orbit
Gen. James Dickinson discussed security of U.S. assets in space with Frank Cilluffo, director of Auburn's McCrary Institute
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McCrary Institute director shares cyber concerns before House committee
Frank Cilluffo, director of Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, urged members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security that cyber defense must begin now with a reformed, unified effort
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Bipartisan lawmakers discuss impact of Cyber Diplomacy Act in addressing international threats
U.S. Reps. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, discussed the potential impact of the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021 in a virtual talk hosted by Auburn's McCrary Institute on Thursday.
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U.S. House representatives to discuss Cyber Diplomacy Act during bipartisan Auburn University live virtual event
Auburn University’s McCrary Institute will host U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Jim Langevin, D-R.I., during a bipartisan live virtual event Thursday, April 15, titled “Relaunching the Cyber Diplomacy Act.”
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U.S. cyber chief offers ransomware guidance during Auburn talk
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Acting Director Brandon Wales joined the McCrary Institute to discuss CISA's strategy to reduce the risk of ransomware across the nation by raising awareness and instigating actions to combat this evolving threat.
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CISA Acting Director to discuss ransomware attacks during Auburn University live virtual event
Auburn University’s McCrary Institute will host U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Acting Director Brandon Wales on Monday, March 22, during a live virtual event titled “A Discussion on Ransomware with the Acting CISA Director.”
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Rep. John Katko discusses cyber, homeland security in McCrary Institute virtual event
Rep. John Katko discussed the interconnectivity of cyber and homeland security with Auburn University's McCrary Institute Director Frank Cilluffo during a virtual session on Tuesday.
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Cyber and homeland security priorities for 117th Congress to be laid out during live Auburn virtual event
Auburn University’s McCrary Institute will host Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y. and ranking member of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, to discuss the 117th Congress’ cyber and homeland security priorities during a live virtual event Tuesday, March 16 at 2 p.m. CT.
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Auburn taps prominent cybersecurity expert to lead research for McCrary Institute
Marcus Sachs, a security executive with nearly 40 years of public and private sector professional experience, was announced today as the McCrary Institute’s deputy director for research. Sachs, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1, will lead, coordinate and expand the institute’s cyber and critical infrastructure security research portfolio. He will initially serve as Auburn’s principal investigator supporting a multi-institution initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a national network of institutes that will educate and train dynamic and diverse cybersecurity professionals.
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FBI to unveil new cyber strategy during Auburn University virtual event
The Federal Bureau of Investigation will unveil its new cyber strategy this week during a virtual event hosted by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute. The FBI's top cyber executives will discuss the Bureau's new cyber strategy during the event Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9 a.m. CT.
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McCrary Institute to host virtual event on election security amid COVID-19
With Election Day just weeks away, many are concerned about the security of the process relating to cyber threats, voter registration databases and COVID-19. Auburn University’s McCrary Institute will host a virtual event to address those concerns Tuesday, Sept. 22, with special guest Matt Masterson, senior advisor for election security for the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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Three Auburn engineers featured in cybersecurity episode of ‘Reinventing School’
McCrary Institute Director Frank Cilluffo and students Charlie Harper and Vicki McLendon were recently featured on a new episode of “Reinventing School,” a web series that examines the future of education as schools have increasingly shifted to digital platforms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Auburn’s Cilluffo to testify before House committee on intelligence and emerging threats and capabilities
Auburn University’s Frank Cilluffo will once again testify in front of Congress on Thursday to address recommendations made by the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission in March.
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DOE official will discuss securing the power grid in Auburn livestream June 2
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Sean Plankey will offer remarks on the Department of Energy’s support of the energy sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, which will be followed by a conversation with McCrary Institute Director Frank Cilluffo on other key issues.
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Auburn University partners with U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission for live virtual event
Following its official report on cybersecurity strategy and policy recommendations in March, the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission will partner with Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security on Wednesday, April 29, for a 90-minute live event titled “Is Deterrence Possible in Cyberspace?”.
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McCrary Institute director contributes to federal cyber commission report
The U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission released its official report on cybersecurity strategy and policy recommendations during a press conference Wednesday in Washington, DC. Frank Cilluffo, director of Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, serves as one of 14 members on the commission. The group includes four congressional legislators, four senior federal agency leaders and six nationally recognized experts from outside of government.
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