Security, Privacy, and Cryptography

Security, privacy, and cryptography research focuses on building resilient systems and foundational algorithms to safeguard digital infrastructure, preserve user privacy, and secure communication. Georgetown CS researchers work on challenges from theoretical foundations—such as applied cryptography and blockchain—to practical applications in networks, distributed systems, information systems, and human-centered security.

Strengths and Impact

Faculty: Matt Blaze, Shin’ichiro Matsuo, Kobbi Nissim, and Muthu Venkitasubramaniam

Faculty: Matt Blaze, Yoshi Kohno, Shin’ichiro Matsuo, Elissa Redmiles, Micah Sherr, Clay Shields, and Benjamin Ujcich

Faculty: Matt Blaze, Shin’ichiro Matsuo, Kobbi Nissim, Elissa Redmiles, Micah Sherr, Lisa Singh, Muthu Venkitasubramaniam, and Grace Hui Yang

Faculty: Yoshi Kohno, Micah Sherr, Clay Shields, and Benjamin Ujcich

Faculty: Yoshi Kohno and Elissa Redmiles

Research Efforts and Groups

Seminars

Faculty

Matt Blaze

Professor and Robert L. McDevitt, K.S.G., K.C.H.S. and Catherine H. McDevitt L.C.H.S. Chair | Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center

Yoshi Kohno

Professor and Robert L. McDevitt, K.S.G., K.C.H.S. and Catherine H. McDevitt L.C.H.S. Chair in Computer Science

Shin’ichiro Matsuo

Research Professor

Kobbi Nissim

Professor and Robert L. McDevitt, K.S.G., K.C.H.S. and Catherine H. McDevitt L.C.H.S. Term Chair in Computer Science

Elissa Redmiles

Assistant Professor

Micah Sherr

Callahan Family Professor of Computer Science

Clay Shields

Professor

Lisa Singh

Professor | Chair, Department of Computer Science

Benjamin Ujcich

Assistant Professor

Grace Yang

Professor