Jen Sims decided to pursue a degree in #computerscience out of instinct to protect her kids. “When I decided to go back to school, schools were starting to give 1:1 devices to all elementary school students. I didn't know how to protect or educate my children on the dangers of what being online meant, so I decided to go to school and learn about it so I could teach my children.” Jen attended the University of Texas at El Paso and attained a Master of Science in Software Engineering. At ORNL, she dove into cyber-physical research and learned new things from what a multimeter was to the many different kinds of hardware vulnerabilities. #cybersecurityawarenessmonth
National Security Sciences at ORNL
Research Services
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 2,890 followers
Rapidly advancing science and technology to solve critical challenges in nuclear, cyber, and human security.
About us
We are rapidly advancing the science of resilience, security, and analytics to solve critical challenges in nuclear security, cybersecurity, and human security. Our world-leading researchers engage in collaboration across the Laboratory—in areas such as nuclear and chemical sciences, applied materials, advanced manufacturing, biosecurity, transportation, and supercomputing—to protect the nation today while identifying and addressing future threats.
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https://www.ornl.gov/science-area/national-security
External link for National Security Sciences at ORNL
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- 201-500 employees
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- Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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Vehicles are increasingly using electronics to function, making #cybersecurity a concern. #ORNL researchers are researching how vehicle electronics are vulnerable to attacks and finding ways to defend against intrusion. #cybersecurityawarenessmonth
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NSSD welcomes Joshua Dye, senior mechanical designer, to the #nationalsecurity mission! Joshua joined a team working on the #Uranium Science and Technology Center. He was drawn to the culture and history of ORNL, saying he "knows that the world's greatest are at ORNL." (Who are we to argue?) He pursued national security sciences for the opportunity to be a part of a growing team. "I want to be a part of something that could help make a difference in the world around me." Joshua says his hidden talent is his attention to details, a strong memory, and the ability to visualize things in his head in 3D. "I can do a fly over in my head of an area to see different perspectives if I have laid eyes on it before or if I am trying to imagine a conceptual design that’s in my head. It comes in handy especially if you are planning a design."
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Samuel Hollifield's office is a semi-truck, but he doesn't deliver goods. He researches #cybersecurity vulnerabilities in vehicles so the electronics are protected against hackers trying to divert the shipment. He and his team specifically work to ensure #radioactive materials arrive at the destination, such as a hospital or research lab. https://bit.ly/3MOY1MP
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#Hiring an #engineer - advance verification systems for #nuclear material control & accounting, international #safeguards, and arms control applications. #Apply -> https://bit.ly/3zPQ9YI #SecuretheNation
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Meet Jen Sims, a #Cybersecurity Technical Professional. When asked what a typical day looks like, Jen says every day is different. “Some days I explore web vulnerabilities, visit elementary to community college and discuss #nationalsecurity sciences, or take apart equipment to create bill-of-materials.” Jen also has an active role in outreach to high school students to share careers in cybersecurity. She shows students how exciting it is to reverse engineer electronics to find out how they work. #cybersecurityawarenseemonth
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"Where it all began. Since the Graphite Reactor first went critical on Nov. 4, 1943, ORNL researchers have advanced #nuclearscience for a variety of applications. Our team is upholding an 80-year legacy of leadership in all things #nuclear, developing the next generation of technologies that will help reduce global nuclear risk and enable the safe, secure, peaceful use of nuclear materials worldwide." https://lnkd.in/eUFiK4cC
X is for X-10 Graphite Reactor Built during the Manhattan Project, the X-10 Graphite Reactor was the world’s first #reactor designed for continuous operation. This historic facility played a pivotal role in pioneering #nuclear science. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3zyUcZi #BackToSchool #BigScience
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#ORNL's National Security Sciences Directorate is partnering with the UT Baker School to enhance course offerings in nuclear policy and #nationalsecurity. “The missions we serve constantly require creative new ways of looking at issues and a workforce prepared to address emerging challenges from many perspectives,” Moe Khaleel said. “We are thrilled to partner with the University of Tennessee’s Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs to launch new initiatives aimed at enhancing our workforce.”
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#ORNL researchers are using publicly accessible weather #radar #data to assess non-weather events. Their recent publication looked at how radar can measure nonmeteorological events that include smoke, ash, and debris plumes as well as explosions. This data could be used for #military awareness and #emergencyresponse to natural and manmade disasters. Read the full publication: https://bit.ly/4ebT1xO
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We're using #DataScience and #Visualization to provide #intelligence analysts and decision-makers with actionable insights on data-rich challenges of national significance. https://bit.ly/4gJdhc1 #SecuretheNation #nationalsecurity
V is for visualization ORNL transforms complex data into stunning, insightful visualizations that help scientists understand everything from climate models to the cosmos. ✨ https://bit.ly/3ZECCxE
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