Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security regularly conducts research on intelligence and national security affairs, as they apply to local, regional, and international; it publicizes its efforts online, and through community events and outreach. Findings and recommendations from these research projects enable national governments and security sector actors to implement measures aimed at addressing identified security issues. 

The Institute also collaborates with relevant organizations and stakeholders including governments in mapping out strategies to implement research findings through sourcing of funding and other resources. IISS areas of research include;

• Intelligence and national security
• Terrorism and counterterrorism
• Cyber security
• Conflict management
• Diplomacy and international relations