Government security contractor Northrop Grumman has introduced Cybersecurity Research Group for strengthening information security domain in collaboration with three top universities including Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania, Purdue University in Indiana and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It would provide funds worth millions of dollars over more than five years for addressing problems in cyber-security, reported Robert Brammer, Chief Technology Officer of Northrop Grumman's information systems division. The group, called the Northrop Grumman Cyber Security Research Consortium, would take up issues including software analysis; secure computer design, next-generation secure networks, computer forensics and improved software. The Consortium would initially take 10 projects aimed to increase nation's security in cyberspace given to the rising threats of data maneuvering. Brammer added that manifestation of information services and systems has been increased significantly and cyber-security threats are also rising which makes it necessary to equip the system with latest security technology. Brammer further said, "We need significant new technology developments, combined with improved security education, global standards, and understanding of security economics and psychology."