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University Leads Cybersecurity for National AI Data Fabric

University Leads Cybersecurity for National AI Data Fabric

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ThreatCluster •November 5, 2026 at 07:19 UTC
  • •Nebraska will lead cybersecurity for a $24.5 million national AI data project.
  • •The project aims to connect data and computing resources across the U.S.
  • •Strong security practices are essential for reliable data sharing among institutions.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will oversee cybersecurity for the Fabric for AI-Driven Science, a $24.5 million project funded by the National Science Foundation. This initiative aims to create a national data backbone for AI research, connecting various data repositories and computational resources across the U.S. Nebraska's Holland Computing Center will design and maintain security practices to protect the fabric, ensuring data can be shared securely among institutions. The project builds on over two decades of distributed computing efforts and is expected to enhance the efficiency of AI-driven research. The center's experience with national research cyberinfrastructure positions it well to manage the project's cybersecurity needs.

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2026-11-05
NSF announces funding for AI data backbone
The National Science Foundation revealed an $83 million investment, including $24.5 million for the Fabric for AI-Driven Science project.
morgridge.org
2026-11-05
Nebraska's role in cybersecurity announced
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will lead the cybersecurity efforts for the Fabric for AI-Driven Science project.
News.Unl.Edu

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What is the Fabric for AI-Driven Science?
It is a national project aimed at creating a data backbone for AI-driven research, funded by the NSF.
What role does the University of Nebraska play?
Nebraska will lead the cybersecurity efforts to ensure secure data sharing across the project's infrastructure.
How long will the project last?
The Fabric for AI-Driven Science is a five-year project.