Research & Education Groups

Jack Davidson's Group

Professor Davidson's current research interests are focused on several areas of computer security and computer science education. For more information about current research projects, visit this page about current and past research projects.

Jefferson's Wheel

Professor Evans heads Jefferson’s Wheel, a security research group that focuses on obtaining a better knowledge of computer security while also improving it.

Angela Orebaugh

Angela Orebaugh is saving the world bit-by-bit. Her teaching and research is focused on keeping us safe and secure in the cyber world, blended with a passion for promoting mindful, intentional, engagement with technology. She explores the intersection of technology, mindfulness, and digital well-being in partnership with UVA's Contemplative Science Center where she serves as the co-editor of the Contemplative Computing special edition of the Journal for Contemplative Studies.

Wajih Ul Hassan's Group

Professor Hassan's is centered on system intrusion detection and forensic investigation through the application of machine learning and data provenance techniques. He leads the DART Lab.  See Professor Hassan's webpage for other ongoing projects.

CyberHoos

CyberHoos aims to increase awareness about current cybersecurity threats and how to protect ourselves and our community from them.

Link Lab

The Link Lab was created as part of a new initiative at UVa to create a world-class center of excellence in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). This initiative begins with over two dozen faculty drawn from multiple departments and will build upon existing strengths, such as UVa’s pioneering work in areas such as Body Sensors, Smart Buildings, Wireless Health, Resilient Infrastructure, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Clubs and Organizations

Computer and Network Security Club

The Computer and Network Security Club is a contracted independent organization at UVA that seeks to improve knowledge and understanding about digital security by hosting speakers, attending competitions, explaining cybersecurity concepts, and more.

Hackers @ UVA

Hackers @ UVA organizes hack.uva, UVA’s largest hackathon, as well as workshops with companies or other CIOs.  

National CCDC

The National CCDC Competition is a yearly competition designed to test how well students can manage a business server and protect against cybersecurity threats.

NYU-CSAW

NYU-CSAW is the largest student-run cybersecurity event in the world, with workshops, competitions, and industry events spanning the course of a week.