Jedidiah Crandall

Jedidiah Crandall is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, with an affiliation to the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society. His research focuses on Internet censorship, network security, and privacy-preserving technologies. Crandall collaborates with journalists and activists to expose surveillance mechanisms, particularly in politically sensitive regions like Russia and China.

His work includes analyzing VPN vulnerabilities, decentralized censorship systems, and cross-border data flows. He teaches advanced courses in computer network security and advises graduate students on thesis/dissertation research.

Research trends in his publications emphasize measuring state-level information control, attack vectors in modern networks, and secure communication technologies. Notable work includes TSPU: Russia's censorship infrastructure and Hidden Links: Analyzing Secret Families of VPN Apps.

Crandall's teaching spans courses like Advanced Computer Network Security and Applied Cryptography, reflecting his commitment to preparing the next generation of security professionals. His Censored Planet project tracks global Internet censorship patterns through large-scale measurements.