SPHERE is excited to share our experience from the 2024 Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace Principal Investigators’ Meeting (2024 SaTC PI Meeting), held on September 4-5 in Pittsburgh, PA. This biennial forum brought together leading experts from academia, industry, and Federal agencies to address critical challenges in cybersecurity research and education.

We had a fantastic time at the NSF Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace 2024 Principal Investigators’ Meeting! We enjoyed interacting with PIs conducting research to protect cyber-systems (including host machines, the internet and other cyber-infrastructure) from malicious behavior, while preserving privacy and promoting usability.

The meeting featured engaging discussions on emerging cybersecurity challenges and innovative solutions. Our team actively participated in multiple sessions, including leading the SPHERE tutorial and facilitating a breakout session on Cyberinfrastructure for Reproducible Research. These sessions provided valuable opportunities for researchers to share their perspectives on research infrastructure needs and explore potential collaborations.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our sessions and engaged in meaningful discussions about advancing cybersecurity research. The diverse expertise and insights shared during the meeting highlight the SaTC community’s commitment to developing trustworthy computing technology while considering the economic, social, and behavioral factors that influence its deployment.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and collaborations within the SaTC community.