Cyber Security – protection against growing threats from cybercrime, misinformation and cyber espionage

The digital transition of society involves an increasing number of interconnected digital devices and systems. This increases vulnerability to cybercrime, cyber espionage and manipulation of information, and places new demands on how security is integrated into digital solutions from the very beginning. This is particularly important in systems where reliability and robustness are critical.

At the same time, technological developments offer new opportunities to strengthen security in digital and embedded systems. This includes techniques that improve security in software and system development, mechanisms for protecting data and communication, as well as technologies that enhance resilience against attacks in complex and distributed systems.

At the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, we work with a holistic approach to cyber security. This means that we include external services, supply chains and the human factor in our field of interest. We develop models, policies, techniques and tools that support the secure development and operation of computer systems – ranging from small embedded systems to global computing infrastructures, including the internet.

Through collaboration across disciplines, research environments and with external partners, the activities contribute to the development of knowledge and solutions that support more secure and robust digital systems in both societal and industrial contexts.

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