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Attacks on networks, intellectual property, and embedded systems continue to increase in rate and complexity. It is more important than ever for system designers to consider system security from multiple aspects and during various stages of the product lifecycle. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is uniquely positioned to provide developmental, applied research, and basic research assistance to help organizations secure their systems against current and future threats.

 

Network and System Security Capabilities

SwRI is a recognized leader in the applied research and development of security solutions for embedded, network, and cyber-physical systems. Because of the multidisciplinary background of the staff at SwRI, clients can expect innovative solutions to their hardware, software, and communications security issues. The Communication and Embedded Systems Department at SwRI offers expertise in:

• Embedded systems security

• Host-based security

• Network security

• Application security

• Security testing

Doing Business with SwRI

After establishing an understanding of the problem to be solved, SwRI develops detailed proposals for potential clients. Clients choose to work with SwRI toward system security solutions for the following reasons:

• World-class laboratories and a staff of more than 3,300 qualified individuals provide one of the most comprehensive design, development, and testing resources in the world.

• SwRI is an independent, nonprofit organization that helps clients resolve issues without product bias.

• As part of a long-held tradition, patent rights arising from sponsored research at SwRI are often assigned to the client. SwRI generally retains the rights to self-funded advancements.

• SwRI understands the need to commercialize technologies rapidly.

• Client service is a priority — approximately 85 percent of SwRI's business is repeat business.

For more information about network and system security capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Galen Rasche at grasche@swri.org or (210) 522-6416, or Corey King at cking@swri.org or (210) 522-3011.