NPS Designing Cyberdeceptions for Defending Industrial Control Systems from Cyberattacks
This project designs deceptive interfaces for industrial control systems to mislead cyber attackers using bait files, fake errors, and false control.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Next deadline)
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $67,000 plus $3,000 travel allowance; experience-based supplements available; typical award duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Fellowship to design deceptive interfaces for industrial control systems to mislead cyber attackers using bait files, false error messages, and false control signals.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; postdoctoral and senior researchers eligible; includes relocation and health insurance benefits.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) focuses on designing cyberdeception techniques to defend industrial control systems (ICS) from cyberattacks. The research involves creating interfaces that use deception strategies to impede malicious activities targeting ICS. Techniques to be explored include:
- Use of bait files linked to honeypots to lure attackers
- Displaying false error messages to confuse attackers
- Creating information overload to overwhelm attackers
- Providing attackers with a false sense of control over processes
The project includes designing simulated industrial processes and testing the deceptive interfaces with human subjects to evaluate effectiveness.
