Researcher thinks like a hacker for cybersecurity

Researcher thinks like a hacker for cybersecurity

Thinking like a hacker is the cornerstone of Dr. Mina Guirguis’ research. Guirguis, Texas State University computer science professor and director of the university’s Intelligent Security Group, understands the importance of anticipating different cybersecurity attacks to develop better defenses against them.

Dr. Guirguis is one of Texas State’s 2020 highlighted researchers for his work guiding the Intelligent Security Group to design simulated cyberattacks.

What is the likelihood of a hacker infiltrating and sending false data to a self-driving car? Questions like this drive his research.

Read more about Dr. Guirguis’ research and other researchers’ work to power innovation and improve lives on the Texas State Research website.

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