Founded in 1992, Cigital Labs performs basic and applied research in the areas of software security and reliability. The intellectual property developed by the lab provides unique capabilities and expertise supporting Cigital's focus on software security and software quality.
Our staff of experienced researchers addresses complex problems in software testing and software security, frequently publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals, speaking at conferences and authoring numerous books. With over 14 patents pending and an impressive portfolio of proprietary technologies built to perform our cutting-edge research, Cigital Labs is advancing the state of the art in software assurance.
Information on Cigital Labs' research projects can be found through the links provided below. You may also browse through a list of our research projects sorted by sponsor. Additional information may be obtained by contacting us at info@cigitallabs.com.
Research at Cigital is focused on the following areas:
Software security is a growing concern among both government and commercial organizations. Flaws in the design or development of software can lead to full-scale security breaches causing millions of dollars in damage. Malicious adversaries can develop attacks that cripple information systems. Cigital Labs has a strong record of addressing these concerns in areas such as:
Cigital was founded with the mission of improving the quality, safety and reliability of software and software systems. Our research in these areas has led to the development of technologies and processes that improve the way software is built, maintained and tested. Areas that we have explored during recent projects include: