Welcome to SyNSec Lab at Penn State ! Our research focuses on improving the security and privacy of the design and software implementations of emerging networks and complex systems. We take a holistic approach to fundamentally enhance the security investigation of a system from the ground up, i.e., starting from analyzing designs, evaluating implementations, monitoring the runtime, and building verified/high-assurance defenses. As part of this process, we combine theory and practice by drawing inspiration f
Our lab always strives to make practical impact on both academia and industry. For instance, the findings of our cellular network security work have led to a number of changes in the design of 4G and 5G cellular standards which have been down-streamed to every network operators and device vendors in the world. Because of high impact of this work, we have been inducted to the Hall of Fame Mobile Security Research by Global Systems for Mobile Association (GSMA), the trade body for network operators. The Feder
Folks at SyNSec have complementary capabilities and are fun to work with. Each member leads at least one project and helps other group members in 1-2 projects. Members in our group are like family as they are selfless to help each other. Follow the link below to know our team and join us if you are such a team player and passionate about security research.