Matt Blaze

Matt Blaze is McDevitt Professor of Computer Science and Law at Georgetown University. His research spans cryptography, secure systems, election security, and surveillance technology analysis.

Seminal work includes vulnerabilities in wiretapping systems (TNEC project), cryptanalysis of physical security systems (lock bypassing), and trust management frameworks. Authored foundational papers on key escrow and election hacking methodologies.

Regularly advises government agencies on voting security and encryption policy. Maintains active research in cryptographic applications for civil liberties and security tradeoffs.