Alex Poylisher

Alex Poylisher has been doing applied computer science at Perspecta Labs (formerly Bellcore/Telcordia/Applied Communication Sciences/Vencore Labs) for over 20 years, working on diverse problems in performance, modeling/simulation/virtualization, and security of distributed systems and protocols, particularly in wireless networks, on multiple U.S. Government and commercial research programs. He is currently the PI of the Perspecta Labs/UPenn/Princeton team on the DARPA Dispersed Computing program.

Journal Articles

Hybrid Network Emulation with Cyber and Electronic Warfare Effects

Understanding complex problems: The use of a variety of simulations to replicate hybrid networks and understand the effects of cyber and electronic warfare on those networks.
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The DoD Cybersecurity Policy Chart

This chart captures the tremendous breadth of applicable policies, some of which many cybersecurity professionals may not even be aware, in a helpful organizational scheme.

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CSIAC Journal - Data-Centric Environment: Rise of Internet-Based Modern Warfare “iWar”

This journal addresses a collection of modern security concerns that range from social media attacks and internet-connected devices to a hypothetical defense strategy for private sector entities.

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CSIAC Journal M&S Special Edition - M&S Applied Across Broad Spectrum Defense and Federal Endeavors

This Special Edition of the CSIAC Journal highlights a broad array of modeling and simulation contributions – whether in training, testing, experimentation, research, engineering, or other endeavors.

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Featured Subject Matter Expert (SME): Richard "Rick" Aldrich

CSIAC SME and member of the American Bar Association's Information Security Committee, Richard "Rick" Aldrich, gives updated snapshots of evolving developments in cyberlaw, policy, standards, court cases and industry legal frameworks. His latest work discusses cybersecurity issues of interest to security managers.

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CSIAC Journal - Resilient Industrial Control Systems (ICS) & Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)

This edition of the CSIAC Journal focuses on the topic of cybersecurity of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), particularly those that make up Critical Infrastructure (CI).

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