Florida International University is advancing the development of robust technologies to enhance national security through quantum AI, trustworthy agentic systems, cybersecurity and the creation of security-focused research hubs for policymakers and academic institutions.
FIU researchers are developing quantum models and autonomous agents capable of identifying cyberattacks and network threats in real time, achieving improved detection performance compared to traditional systems. The Post Quantum Cryptography [PQC] project critically addresses the urgent gap between quantum-vulnerable ECC-based C-V2X standards and the real-time constraints of transportation systems by advancing AI-enabled PostQuantum Cryptography that preserves security without compromising latency, bandwidth, or operational safety.
No.5
in the U.S. for bachelor’s degrees awarded in computer science
Top 25 in computer science research expenditures among U.S. public universities
$2M
in a U.S. Department of Energy project enhancing power grid cybersecurity
A LEADING PARTNER IN POLICY INNOVATION
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy’s mission is to innovate policy approaches that address global security challenges, combining research, education, and collaboration to drive progress and improve the future of everyone.
RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC CONVENINGS
National Security Policy
• Analytical Outreach (SOUTHCOM)
• Security Research Hub (Department of War)
• Hemispheric Security Conference
• Human Aspects of Security Forum
Cybersecurity Policy
• Cybersecurity@FIU
• Enhancing Cyber Policy Initiative (Hewlett Foundation)
• International Capacity Building
• NICE Conference (Department of Commerce)
• Veterans and First Responders Training Initiative
Prosecutorial Policy
• Prosecutorial Performance Indicators (MacArthur Foundation and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies)
Public Policy
• Latino Public Opinion Forum
• Policy Lab
• Public Interest Technology
Environmental Policy
• Combating Illegal Unreported & Unregulated Fishing (Pew Charitable Trusts)
• Global Energy Security Forum
Space Policy
• Space Policy Forum
• Geopolitical competition in space, with particular attention to Latin American frameworks and the intersection of space and national security
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
IC-CAE Intelligence Fellowship
Provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to prepare for a future in any of the 18 agencies of the U.S. Intelligence Community through coursework, research, and mentorship.
Undergraduate and Graduate Certificate Programs
Designed as the perfect complement to a student’s discipline or major area of study, these certificate programs provide degree-seeking students with a multidisciplinary and critical understanding of their choice of Public Policy, National Security, or Cybersecurity Policy.
Micro- Credential Course Offerings
Strengthens student competency on critical skillsets for the 21st Century. Current selection includes the Foundation of Cyber Operations and Fundamentals of Public Advocacy for Informed Citizens.
“ When I go to FIU…they develop curricula that promote IC skills... the skills that would make them [students] great employees in the intelligence community.”
– The Honorable Avril Haines, former Director of National Intelligence, 2021 congressional testimony
For more information visit, gordoninstitute.fiu.edu
