Data Security and Blockchain Research Laboratory

General and partial objectives of the research laboratory program
1. Localization of the national security interests
2. Creating and implementing regional protocols and algorithms to address the communication and technological security requirements of the nation.
3. Localization of the blockchain and its adaption to national requirements
4. Assisting in the education of engineers and researchers in information security and blockchain
The need for establishing a research facility (inside the institution and in connection to the national industry)
1. The necessity to secure information and data has grown significantly as a result of advancements in the modern world in the fields of communication and information, as well as the value and relevance of data for nations in the economic, industrial, and military sectors. Due to the significance of this issue, there are thus significant efforts and investments being made in the field of information security. Several centers have also been formed in developed nations, and each one aims to protect the privacy of its own citizens' personal information. 
2. With the advent of digital currencies like Bitcoin, blockchain is a novel concept that has gained significant recognition in recent years. It has several uses in numerous commercial, industrial, and military fields. Blockchain is utilized, for instance, in security protocols, the insurance sector, the aviation navigation industry, etc. The necessity for local experts to learn about blockchain technology and localize it is therefore felt strongly given the novelty of this information and its expanding uses.