Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation Lab

As the need for cybersecurity experts across the nation grows, with $1.5 million donation from Lockheed Martin, UCF has created a space where students interested in the field can develop their skills.

Lab Location

Engineering I Building

Facility Details

970-square-foot space
Learning hub
Classroom
Practice center

Primary Users

Hack@UCF (university’s cyberdefense club) – Over 350 members

Key Features

Competition practice space
Workshop venue
Cybersecurity resources
Student community hub

Access

Office hours available during fall and spring semesters (Parking available at Garage C)

The Network Lab

A comprehensive networking laboratory supporting both coursework and competition training, featuring enterprise-grade equipment and virtual machine capabilities.

Lab Location

L3Harris Engineering Center, Room 322

Supported Courses

CNT 4703 – Design and Implementation of Computer Communication Networks
CIS 4932C-ST – Topics in Cyber Security
CNT 4603 – System Administration
CEN 4932C – Cloud Computing Administration

Computing Resources

10 Dell Optiplex 9010 Desktops with Monitor
3 Dell Optiplex 9020 Desktops with Monitors
13 Apple iMac 21.5″
All stations equipped with:
- VM-capable hardware configurations
- UPS backup power
- Multi-OS environment support

Server Infrastructure

2 Dell PowerEdge T110 II Servers
1 Dell PowerEdge T620 Server with Monitor

Enterprise Networking Equipment

Switches:
- 1 Juniper EX2200 Switch
- 1 Cisco Catalyst 2900 Switch
- 4 Cisco Catalyst 2900 XL Switches
- 2 Cisco Catalyst 2960G Switches
- 1 Cisco Catalyst 4503-E Switch
- 2 Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Switches
- 2 Cisco Catalyst 3750-X Switches
Routers:
- 5 Cisco 2600 Routers
- 12 Cisco 2900 Routers
Security:
- 1 Juniper SRX 240 Services Gateway
- 1 Cisco Wireless Access Point

Additional Infrastructure

Multimedia System:
- 6 37″ Sharp TVs
- Crestron Control Unit
Network Infrastructure:
- 288-port patch panel system
- 2 Liebert GXT3 UPS / Battery Backup Units
- 4 19″ Equipment Racks
VoIP System:
- Digium VoIP Phones

Laboratory Experiments

Network Fundamentals:
- Cabling and media types
- TCP/UDP applications
- VLANs configuration
- Network addressing
- Redundant networks
- DNS server setup
Featured Labs:
- Cabling Laboratory:
  - Media type analysis
  - Cable construction (straight-through and crossover)
  - Professional tool usage
  - Cable testing and verification
- IP Configuration Laboratory:
  - TCP/IP host configuration
  - Subnet mask implementation
  - Default routing setup

Notable Achievements

The UCF Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Team uses this facility for competition training, leading to first-place victories at the 2014 and 2015 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in San Antonio, Texas.

Computer Engineering Senior Design Lab

Provides professional-grade workspace with advanced instrumentation, equipment, and software for students to design and build senior design projects related to Cyber Defense Applications.

Lab Location

Engineering I Building, Room 456

Supported Courses

EEL 4914 – Senior Design I
EEL 4915 – Senior Design II

Workstation Equipment

10 fully-equipped stations, each featuring:

Signal Analysis:
- Tektronix MSO 4034B Digital Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
  - 350 MHz bandwidth
  - 4 Channel capability
- Tektronix AFG 3022 Dual Channel Arbitrary Function Generator
  - 25 MHz frequency range
Measurement Equipment:
- Tektronix DMM 4050 6½ Digit Precision Multimeter
- Agilent E3630A Triple Output DC Power Supply
Computing:
- Dell Optiplex 960 Computer

Lab Capabilities

Hardware prototyping
Signal analysis and testing
Power system development
Digital system design
Security system implementation

Featured Cyber Defense Projects

Close to Home

Comprehensive home automation and security system focused on:

Real-time security monitoring
Energy efficiency optimization
Remote home control capabilities
Power consumption management

Mobile Aerial Surveillance System (MASS)

Advanced aerial surveillance platform featuring:

Blimp-mounted camera system
Real-time aerial surveillance
Automated person detection
Movement tracking interface
Computer-based control system

Computer Science Senior Design Lab

Advanced development facility with 24/7 secure access via electronic locks, monitored by security cameras for enrolled students.

Lab Location

L3Harris Engineering Center, Room 102

Supported Courses

COP 4934 – Senior Design I
COP 4935 – Senior Design II

Display Technology

Presentation Displays:
- 10 Samsung 40″ LED Smart TVs (one per group station)
- 1 Samsung 55″ LED Smart TV (wall-mounted in 3-person seating area)
- Multi-device connectivity for laptops and computers

Computing Workstations

High-Performance Systems:
- 5 Dell Systems with:
  - Intel i7-4785T 2.2GHz processors
  - 8GB RAM
  - 500GB storage
- 3 Dell Systems with:
  - Intel i7-4770 3.7GHz processors
  - 16GB RAM
  - 2TB storage
Apple Systems:
- iMac 21.5″ (Late-2012) Configuration 1:
  - Intel Core i5 2.9GHz
  - 8GB RAM
  - 1TB Hard Drive
  - NVIDIA G4 650M graphics
- iMac 21.5″ (Late-2012) Configuration 2:
  - Intel Core i7 3.1GHz
  - 16GB RAM
  - 1TB Hard Drive
  - NVIDIA G4 650M graphics

Facility Security

24/7 Access Control:
- Electronic lock system
- Student ID authentication
- 3 security cameras
- Activity monitoring and recording
Infrastructure Protection:
- Locking server rack (E242296)
- APC Smart UPS RT3000 for servers

Server Infrastructure

Computing Server (Dell PowerEdge R730):
- 2x Intel Xeon E5-2650 2.3GHz (10 cores each)
- 128GB RAM
- 2TB Storage
- Purpose: Virtual server hosting for compute-intensive tasks
Storage Server (Dell PowerEdge R720xd):
- 2x Intel Xeon E5-2620 2.1GHz (6 cores each)
- 64GB RAM
- 4x 3TB Hard Drives
- 2x 300GB Hard Drives
- Purpose: Project data storage and archival
Web Server (Dell PowerEdge R320):
- Intel Xeon E5-2407 2.40GHz (4 cores)
- 12GB RAM
- 2x 300GB Hard Drives
- Purpose: Web application hosting and project presentations

Featured Projects

IoT Devices Software Security Analysis (IDSSA)

Comprehensive security analysis of IoT devices focusing on:

Bluetooth Low Energy protocol analysis
Fitness band security assessment (Nike+ Fueldband, Xiaomi Mi Band)
Nest Thermostat vulnerability research
Custom security patch development

Siemens Big Data Analysis

Advanced data analysis system featuring:

Natural language processing
Named entity recognition
Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) implementation
Entity relationship mapping
Document similarity analysis

Security in Silicon Lab

A leading hardware security/cybersecurity research and educational laboratory focused on advancing the field of hardware security and trusted circuit design.

Lab Location

Harris Engineering Center

Supported Course

EEE 4346 – Hardware Security and Trusted Circuit Design

Core Research Areas

Hardware Security Analysis
Trusted Circuit Design
IoT Device Security
Cryptographic Implementation

Laboratory Curriculum

Lab Sequence:
- Lab 1: Hardware Trojan Design in AES Crypto-System
  - Cryptographic system analysis
  - Hardware trojan implementation
  - Security vulnerability assessment
- Lab 2: Hardware Security Primitive – PUF Designs
  - Physical Unclonable Functions
  - Security primitive implementation
- Lab 3: Vulnerabilities of Computing Platforms
  - Platform security analysis
  - Vulnerability identification
- Lab 4: Hardware Trojan Detection in FPGA Bit Files
  - FPGA security
  - Detection methodology
  - Bit file analysis

Notable Research Achievements

Nest Thermostat Security Research

Identified critical security vulnerabilities
Presented findings at Black Hat 2014
Research led by Dr. Yier Jin

Research Impact

Industry Recognition:
- Presentations at major security conferences
- Contributions to IoT security standards
- Hardware security advancement
Educational Excellence:
- Hands-on security training
- Real-world vulnerability research
- Industry-relevant experience