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Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research

The Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR) was established by Indiana University in 2003 to provide the nation with leadership in applied cybersecurity technology, education, and policy guidance.

Serving Indiana University and beyond

CACR is an Indiana University research center affiliated with the IU Pervasive Technology Institute and a member of the IU cybersecurity community. CACR is distinctive in interweaving technical and policy expertise. The Center draws on IU’s wide range of scholarly expertise in computer science, informatics, accounting and information systems, criminal justice, law, organizational behavior, public policy, and other disciplines, as well as the extensive practical cybersecurity experience of its operational units.