ResearchThe Institute for Infrastructure and Information Assurance (IIIA) at James Madison University (JMU) integrates and supports the University's efforts in the increasingly vital area of homeland security. IIIA actively seeks research sponsorship and provides funding for cutting edge research within the broad context of improving the nation's security. Providing a balance between physical and cyber security is on the main goals of IIIA's research agenda along with providing policy and technological solutions to the security issues facing our nation.
Current ResearchOur current research projects are organized into these general function categories: Education, Assessment and Modeling, Prevention, Protection, and Response. Click on any of the listings to view additional information on the research and for contacts. For news about newly funded research, please visit our News page.
Research ArchivesThis section lists completed research projects, along with available reports, information sheets, posters, and researcher contact detail.
CapabilitiesIIIA's core competencies and capabilities align with the 17 DHS-defined homeland security sectors, with an emphasis on infrastructure protection and information assurance. Because of the interdisciplinary collaborations, most research overlaps the sectors. The various projects are organized into these general function categories: Newly Funded Projects, Assessment and Modeling, Prevention, Protection, Response and Education. As we enhance the security of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation, here are our core attributes:
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