Project Grant 60NANB24D005

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) received a $249,973 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (CFDA 11.609) program. The purpose of the grant is to design and implement a genomics data cybersecurity laboratory to analyze vulnerabilities and develop associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for securing the genomic data life cycle. The deliverables include: 1) a vulnerability assessment report identifying relevant TTPs, 2) a report documenting the creation and implementation of the selected TTPs, and 3) quarterly progress reports. The expected outcomes are to identify hardware targets, virtual environments, and relevant TTPs through vulnerability scans and testing, then iteratively implement and test the TTPs within the genomic data laboratory. The grant aims to help secure critical infrastructure and support the cybersecurity and cyber resilience research communities in the use of genomic data.