"More sensors on smartphones equals a lot more data flowing through these devices, which means protecting them is even more critical, " said Kevin Mahaffey, chief technology officer at mobile security firm Lookout.
These cutting-edge products highlight the potential of advanced manufacturing in critical national security industries, the development of materials for small businesses, and innovative technology.
"The continuing threats to military personnel and critical infrastructure and the growing national cyber security vulnerabilities demand a new breed of credentialing technology, and what our group has achieved certainly puts a whole new spin on things, " Gray said.
Encryption technology is an important element of an information-centric security solution, as critical information is increasingly on mobile devices and in the cloud.