The Emerging Tech Policy Laboratory (EMTECH) operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, public policy, and national security. Serving as both a consulting firm and a think tank, EMTECH addresses some of the most urgent and complex challenges posed by emerging technologies.
EMTECH conducts a broad range of projects for partners across the intermountain region and nationwide, including collaborations with federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector organizations. Our team combines policy expertise, technical proficiency, and strategic insight to deliver actionable solutions that strengthen infrastructure resilience and inform security policy at all levels.
Infrastructure Security
EMTECH provides specialized technical and policy expertise aimed at protecting and enhancing the security of critical national infrastructure (CNI). Our work in this area includes:
Vulnerability Research & Threat Hunting
Proactive identification and analysis of security flaws and advanced persistent threats within CNI systems.
Nation-State Threat Tracking
Monitoring and assessing cyber and hybrid threats from foreign adversaries targeting infrastructure sectors.
Critical Vulnerability Identification & Notification
Discovering and reporting high-impact vulnerabilities across several of CISA’s 16 designated critical infrastructure sectors.
IT & OT Environment Assessments
Conducting in-depth scanning, testing, and simulation of industrial control systems (ICS) and IT networks for CNI clients.
CNI-Focused Cybersecurity Training
Delivering tailored education programs to help operators, engineers, and analysts protect essential systems from cyber threats.
Policy Research & Threat Forecasting
Supporting government and industry leaders with forward-looking analysis and policy recommendations on evolving risks to CNI.
Strategic Research
EMTECH also undertakes high-impact research and advisory work on emerging security issues across a range of domains:
Policy and technical analysis on countering the malicious use of artificial intelligence to manipulate public opinion and electoral processes.
Research on the impact of deepfakes on businesses and governments
Local & State Government Security Studies
Data collection and analysis projects focused on strengthening the cyber posture of state and municipal entities.
Quantum Technology & Geopolitical Competition
Research on the global race for leadership in quantum information sciences, including talent pipeline development and national strategy implications.
Governance Innovation for Security Programs
Strategic consulting on adaptive governance models for security programs involving complex, distributed stakeholders across sectors.
DDigital Investigations Training for Law Enforcement
Hands-on training to equip public safety agencies with skills in digital fraud detection, identity verification, and evidence preservation.
AI and Election Security Research
Applications for EMTECH analyst positions typically open in March of each year. However, occasionally off-cyber positions are available.
The following are the requirements to apply.
You must be a UVU student
Your GPA must be above 3.0
You must apply by emailing [email protected] with the following documents attached.
Resume
Unofficial school transcript
Name and email of two professor references
Letter of intent
Writing sample
You must pass the interview portion and background check.
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