Mission Area
Cyber Operations
Creating Disruptive Cyber Capabilities to Ensure U.S. Advantage
APL’s Cyber Operations Mission Area drives assessment, architecture and prototype development, demonstration, and industry transition for disruptive technologies in cybersecurity, communications, data analysis, and reverse engineering to solve the nation’s most critical challenges.
Key areas of focus include:
- Unquestionable national and strategic command, control, and communications
- Decisive intelligence and non-kinetic effects
- Cyber-resilient platforms and infrastructure
Across these areas, we collaborate with key stakeholders, bringing our world-class expertise to a rapidly evolving threat space and working closely with industry to scale groundbreaking technology solutions that keep our nation safe.
Leadership
Donna Gregg Sector Head, Asymmetric Operations
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Raymond Yuan Mission Area Executive, Cyber Operations
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MOSAICS: Cyber Defense for Industrial Control Systems
APL is leading the development of the first-ever comprehensive, integrated, and automated solution for industrial control system cybersecurity.
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MOSAICS: Cyber Defense for Industrial Control Systems
BAS/CS™: Behavioral Alerting Sets for Control Systems
APL developed an advanced cybersecurity solution to detect real threats while reducing false alarms.
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BAS/CS™: Behavioral Alerting Sets for Control Systems
Recent News
News
Jun 3, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL’s Dutta Recognized for Global Communications Initiatives
Ashutosh Dutta, an electrical engineer and 5G thought leader, has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his efforts to promote global awareness and development of next-generation communications technology.
Press Release
Apr 21, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Contributions Fuel Critical Navy Cybersecurity System
A Navy-engineered cybersecurity system infused with APL innovation, called Situational Awareness, Boundary Enforcement, and Response (SABER), has become a key line of security in protecting Navy ships against cyberattacks.
Press Release
Mar 25, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Named a Fast Company Most Innovative Company for 2026
Johns Hopkins APL has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, ranking 13 in the Security category for developing cybersecurity tools to protect industrial control systems that power essential services such as electricity, water, and transportation.