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Research Paper Showcase

Research Paper Showcase

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Research Paper Showcase celebrates groundbreaking cybersecurity research conducted by scholars from across Virginia. Featuring selected papers supported by CCI programs, this annual exhibit highlights innovative work that addresses today's most pressing cybersecurity challenges — from AI and machine learning to policy, privacy, and resilient infrastructure.

Whether you're a researcher, student, policymaker, or industry leader, the CCI Research Paper Showcase provides insight into the impactful projects shaping the future of cybersecurity.


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2025 Research Paper Showcase

The 18 research papers featured in the 2025 showcase highlight the impact and quality of CCI-funded cybersecurity research in the areas of AI, cybermanufacturing, cryptography, cyberattack resilience, and wireless security. Paper authors include researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Old Dominion University, University of Virgina, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia State University, and Virginia Tech.

2024 Research Paper Showcase

CCI presents some of our researchers' exciting work through selected papers that have been presented, published, or accepted for publication in 2023 and 2024. Submissions came from CCI researchers at George Mason University, James Madison University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, and William & Mary.

2023 Research Paper Showcase

CCI presents some of our researchers' exciting work through selected papers that have been presented, published, or accepted for publication in the past two years. Papers are focused on cybersecurity and have benefited from CCI programs.

2025 Research Paper Showcase

The 18 research papers featured in the 2025 showcase highlight the impact and quality of CCI-funded cybersecurity research in the areas of AI, cybermanufacturing, cryptography, cyberattack resilience, and wireless security. Paper authors include researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Old Dominion University, University of Virgina, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia State University, and Virginia Tech.

2024 Research Paper Showcase

CCI presents some of our researchers' exciting work through selected papers that have been presented, published, or accepted for publication in 2023 and 2024. Submissions came from CCI researchers at George Mason University, James Madison University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, and William & Mary.

2023 Research Paper Showcase

CCI presents some of our researchers' exciting work through selected papers that have been presented, published, or accepted for publication in the past two years. Papers are focused on cybersecurity and have benefited from CCI programs.


Join the Next Showcase

Participating in the showcase offers the opportunity to present your research to statewide and national audiences, connect with peers and potential collaborators, and gain visibility within CCI's academic and industry networks.

Keep a lookout for future calls for papers or contact us for more information.

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2025 Papers by Topic

AI for Cybersecurity/Cybersecurity for AI, Cybermanufacturing Security, Cryptography, Resilience to Cyberattacks, Wireless Security