Center for Assurance Research and Engineering

Center for Assurance Research and Engineering, or CARE is a research center focusing on cybersecurity, housed in the Volgenau School of Engineering, George Mason University. CARE's research has the following unique approaches:

Research to Practice Orientation - We transform our research into innovative technology and policy solutions to increase security in real-world settings including through research spinoffs and corporate startups.
Multi-disciplinary Approach - Cybersecurity is multidisciplinary by nature and CARE expertise and approach to cybersecurity challenges spans technology, business and governance and policy.
Wide Ranging Perspective - With engagement at the city and county level and internationally with governments, companies and universities in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America, CARE has perspectives and insights into cybersecurity issues in widely varying contexts and circumstances.

Mason Partner, Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, Invents “IfeMask” against COVID-19

The World Bank sponsored Africa Centre of Excellence, a technology innovation park of the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, is leading the way through the production of Nose Mask, a key Personal Protective Equipment as part of the concerted response against COVID-19. The Obafemi Awolowo University became a partner of Mason in 2017. The Dean, […]

CARE – SNL Partnership on Messaging’s Social Effects

Sandia National Laboratories, the engineering science and technology laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy, has been collaborating with the Cyber Policy Studies at a the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE) at George Mason University. The intent is to produce capabilities that enable the U.S. government to better understand and anticipate the effect […]

CIOs and IT Executive Leadership – From Engineering Education to Innovations in ICT and Technology Webinar with Dr. J.P. Auffret

This article comes from The International Federation of Engineering Education Societies Webinar Series. The rapid development and adoption of mobiles and Internet have had major impacts on society and ICT is now a key component of national development in healthcare, education, financial services, smart cities and poverty reduction. Newer technologies including AI, robotics and blockchain […]

Call for Papers Open Now for 15th Annual IAC Conference on Sept. 28-30, 2020, at GMU in Arlington, VA, U.S.

Technology Leadership and Policy in the Age of AI, Blockchain, Robotics and 5G The 15th International Academy of CIO Annual Conference on September 28th to 30th, 2020 in Arlington, VA U.S.A. is being held at a time of great technology related opportunity and risk. With AI, Blockchain and 5G, there is opportunity in new product […]

15th Annual International Academy of CIO (IAC) Conference Date Announced for September 28-30, 2020 at George Mason University’s Arlington, VA Campus

Announced today, the 15th Annual International Academy of CIO (IAC) Conference is set for September 28-30, 2020 at George Mason University’s Arlington, VA Campus. The IAC Annual Conference brings together government, private sector and academia participants to discuss and exchange ideas and best practices on ICT leadership and governance in light of rapidly changing technology. […]

Scaling Local Government Cybersecurity Article Written by Marissa Da Silva on September 26th, 2019

Scaling Local Government Cybersecurity – Written by Marissa Da Silva on September 26th, 2019 With the increasing reliance upon information technology, cybersecurity is strategic imperative for communities across the United States. Unfortunately, many cities don’t have sufficient budgets or expertise when it comes to addressing the cybersecurity challenge. Jean-Pierre (J.P) Auffret, director, research partnerships, School […]

14th Annual IAC Conference, “Driving Digital Government Transformation by Innovative Technologies,” to be Held in Taiwan on September 25 -27, 2019, hosted by Taiwan National Development Council, Taiwan E-Governance Research Center and the International Academy of CIO

The International Academy of CIO (IAC) announces the topic of “Driving Digital Government Transformation by Innovative Technologies,” for the 14th Annual IAC Conference to be held on September 25 -27, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan, hosted by Taiwan National Development Council and Taiwan E-Governance Research Center. The conference’s speakers will include Dr. Mei-ling Chen, Minister, National […]

Chih Ho Chou, Section Chief, The Department of Cyber Security, Executive Yuan, Government of Taiwan Visits Mason; Researches Similarities and Differences in Approach to Cyber Security Legislation and Policy Between Taiwan and the U.S. with JP Auffret

On January 1, 2019, Taiwan’s executive branch of government began implementing the Cyber Security Management Act which was enacted by the President on June 6, 2018 and passed by the Legislative Yuan in May 2018. Chih Ho Chou’s time at Mason will contribute to his work on this task force implementing the Act. He will […]

Humphrey Fellow from Central African Republic Visiting Mason to Explore ICT for Development and Cybersecurity Policy

Humphrey Fellow, Serge Adouaka-Ngoimale is visiting George Mason University for six weeks and working with Professor J.P. Auffret, director, Research Partnerships in the School of Business and associate director of the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering in the Volgenau School of Engineering at Mason on the topics of ICT for Development and Cybersecurity Policy […]

The New Cyberattack Surface: Artificial Intelligence

The following article was submitted by Malek Ben Salem, PhD, Cybersecurity Senior Manager, Accenture Labs about Adversarial AI. Accenture generously supports our Cybersecurity Innovation Forum series, an evening, and speaker event with cybersecurity experts and tech innovators four times a year, sponsored by Volgenau’s CARE center and the School of Business at George Mason University. […]

Call for Papers-14th IAC Annual Conference in Taipei, Taiwan. Topic: Driving Digital Government Transformation by Innovative Tech – Sept. 25-27, 2019. Abstracts due June 15.

The 14th International Academy of CIO Annual Conference on September 25th to 27th, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan is being held at a time of great technology related opportunity and risk. There is opportunity in new product and services that bridge time and space and enable greater access and speed in fields as diverse as government, […]

2018 Waseda – IAC Digital Government Rankings Released

Countries in all regions of the world are continuing to make strides in efforts to enhance Digital Government and foster digital innovation according to a new report launched today by The Institute of D-Government at Waseda University, Tokyo in cooperation with the International Academy of CIO (IAC). The Institute of Digital Government, Waseda University headed […]

Mason Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Completes Successful 2017-2018 – Looking Forward to 2018-2019

With speakers from as far as Japan and from cyber start-ups, government and universities and audiences from across the Washington region, the Mason Cybersecurity Innovation Forum completed its fifth year in April. Sponsored by the Volgenau School of Engineering’s Center for Assurance and Research & Engineering (CARE) and the School of Business, the Cybersecurity Innovation […]

Humphrey Fellow from Afghanistan Explores Government Digital Services Delivery at Mason

Written by Christina Batcheler on May 30, 2018 Humphrey Fellow, Ibrahim Shahristani, is visiting George Mason University for six weeks and working with Professor J.P. Auffret in researching the application of best practices of digital service delivery for Afghanistan. Shahirstani’s visit follows his two semesters at Syracuse University as part of the Humphrey Fellowship Program, which is affiliated […]

Mason Engineering experts will highlight cybersecurity research for their partners

Written by Nanci Hellmich “Mason Engineering has a robust cybersecurity program that crosses disciplinary engineering boundaries and includes robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, health care, smart cities, and the electrical grid,” says J.P. Auffret, PhD, Associate Director, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE), Volgenau School of Engineering and Director, Research Partnerships and Grants Initiative, School […]

Mason Connects Assistive Technology, Smart Homes and Senior Housing Design in Innovative Multidisciplinary Conference

Written by Christina Batcheler Technology experts, policy makers, health care providers, architects, senior living community leaders, and educators gathered at George Mason University’s Founders Hall in Arlington for the Assistive Technology to Smart Homes and Senior Housing Design Conference. The conference featured ways the technology, real estate, and innovation communities can come together and collaborate to […]

Mason Partners for the Second Year in a Row With Student-led angstromCTF’s Cyber Competition

Written by Christina Batcheler Mason’s School of Business, Mason’s Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE) and Montgomery Blair High School’s Cybersecurity Club in Maryland partnered for the second year in a row for the student-led Cybersecurity Capture the Flag (CTF) Competition, angstromCTF. “We were honored to be chosen as the academic partner again for […]

J.P. Auffret, Elected President of the International Academy of CIO (IAC)

Written by Christina Batcheler J.P. Auffret, was elected as the third president of the International Academy of CIO (IAC) at the 12th IAC Annual Meeting and Conference held in Moscow in October. Founded in 2006, the IAC (International Academy of CIO) is a global academic and professional society with co-founders including Japan, USA, Indonesia, Philippines, […]

Two Mason Professors, J.P. Auffret and Angelos Stavrou Receive Grant from the National Security Agency Supporting the Cybersecurity National Action Plan

Written by Christina Batcheler Two Mason Professors, J.P. Auffret and Angelos Stavrou have been awarded a $160,000 grant by the National Security Agency to develop Cybersecurity curricula for undergraduate, graduate, and executive education. Dr. Angelos Stavrou, Professor of Computer Science, Volgenau School of Engineering and Director, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE) and Dr. […]

March Cybersecurity Leadership and Smart City Conference Highlights Smart City Development and Cybersecurity Initiatives; Furthers Engagement with State and Local Governments

Written by Christina Batcheler With speakers including Rick Howard, CSO, Palo Alto Networks and Mike Watson, CISO, Commonwealth of Virginia, the Mason Cybersecurity Leadership and Smart City Conference brought together 200 participants and speakers on March 13th in Arlington to discuss smart city innovation and associated cybersecurity challenges and strategies. The conference, part of Mason’s […]

Mason Researchers Help Bolster Virginia Cybersecurity Efforts by Partnering State Cities and Counties

Source: John Hollis from George Mason University News on February 2nd, 2018. Virginia counties figure to be at the front lines in the battle for cybersecurity, so George Mason University’s J.P. Auffret and Angelos Stavrou are helping them formulate a more cohesive defense with a grant that partners them with local governments.

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