DIGITAL FORCE PROTECTION
Protecting the Force in a Surveillance Economy
Research, analysis, and policy development supporting force protection and privacy.
DFP addresses force protection and operational security concerns for both units and individuals, with a particular focus on commercial surveillance and the digital economy. We partner with military and civilian researchers, lawmakers, and practitioners to break down silos and bring together interdisciplinary research.
The widespread collection of commercial data poses significant national security risks. Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS) refers to the continuous collection of data from smartphones, applications, vehicles, home appliances, wearable devices, and online platforms.
Our team conducts interdisciplinary research and provides advisement to the Army on matters of online force protection, privacy, commercial surveillance, and the Army's emerging Information Advantage doctrine.
Research Areas
Commercial Surveillance & Privacy
Assess risks associated with data brokers, privacy concerns across connected devices, and vulnerabilities in commercial data collection practices.
Information Advantage
Support the Cyber Center of Excellence's Information Advantage Campaign of Learning and provide warfighter assessments.
Data Privacy & National Security
Examine how commercial surveillance and data collection create risks for individuals, organizations, and military forces.
Narrative Warfare
Study how adversaries leverage narratives, culture, and information environments to influence behavior and decision-making.
Historic & Legal Information Warfare
Examine cyber espionage, information manipulation, and international legal frameworks governing information operations.
Current Projects
Commercial Data Report
Vehicle Privacy Project
Social Media & Influence
Smartphone App Research
Biometrics
AdTech, Microtargeting & Commercial Surveillance