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NIU Welcomes its Provost and a New Class of Students
Every year, the end of August marks an exciting time for students across the United States. Colleges and universities open their doors to new students ready for all the possibilities...
NIU Opens Innovative, Unclassified Research Lab in Washington, D.C.
In a research lab above a Chevy Chase Cheesecake Factory and a T-Mobile, students, government employees, and experts from industry and academia are attempting to address...
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Featured Research
Does Academic Theory Sway US Cyber Strategy Implementation?
The evolution of US cybersecurity strategy since 2015 illustrates how academic debate can guide practitioners managing operations in the cyber domain. The shift from an emphasis on...
A Practical Guide to Implementing Organization-Wide Change in the IC
A continually shifting landscape of new challenges, technologies, and adversaries complicates the IC’s core mission of protecting national security. To adapt effectively to...
Unveiling Public Safety: The Power of Declassification
Substantial public safety benefits derive from declassifying information related to private sector security. From declassification of the US military’s Global Positioning System to actionable...