Internet Security Research Lab – Researching and developing usable, secure systems that target ordinary users

Providing tools for the public to use to encrypt their online communication (e.g., email, chat) and data storage (e.g., Dropbox, Imugr).

Examining how to secure users in a world where password-based authentication continues to be the predominant authentication scheme.

Addressing limitations in the current CA system that weaken the security of SSL.

Researching the usability of existing systems and proposals and using that knowledge to design systems that can be adopted by the masses.