The U.S. Department of Defense has enlisted UNT cybersecurity experts to overhaul its hiring processes. UNT researchers, led by computer science and engineering faculty Ram Dantu and Cihan Tunc, earned $2.1 million in funding for the project from the Cyber Service Academy under the DoD's Chief Information Officer.

They will develop an artificial intelligence system powered by a large language model to help match job seekers with open DoD cybersecurity positions. The system will analyze candidates' resumes, CVs and other documents and compare them with job requirements.

"This is about ensuring we have the right people in the right positions to protect our national security," says Dantu, who also directs UNT's Center for Information and Cyber Security.