Research at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Research
Laboratories
The research at our department is connected to our laboratories.
Norwegian Biometrics Laboratory (NBL)
Focus on biometric research covering various physiological and behavioral biometrics including recognition of face in 2D and 3D, fingerprint, finger vein, ear, signature, gait, keystroke and gesture in addition to dental biometrics and mouse dynamics.
Norwegian Information Security Laboratory (NISlab)
Bridges information and cyber security related research including biometics, cyber defence, critical infrasturcture protection, digital forensics, E-health and welfare security, and information security management.
NTNU Applied Cryptography Laboratory (NaCl)
Focuses on secure telecommunications and networked services with functionality for authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, availability, privacy, and verifiability of communications.
NTNU Internet of Things (NINOT) Laboratory
Focuses on research and development of technologies supporting the engineering and deployment of systems based on the Internet of Things with particular focus on functional correctness, robustness, safety, efficiency, and the users security and privacy.
NTNU Quantitative modelling of dependability and performance (QUAM) Laboratory
Focuses on quantifying dependability and performance in complex digital ecosystems with applications in smart grids, clouds, communication systems, transportation, healthcare, and financial systems.
NTNU Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Laboratory
Focuses on research and development of technologies to support safe, efficient, secure, and environment-friendly transportation systems with particular emphasis on system engineering and networking aspects.
Research groups
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Group (CISaR)
Focuses on research to help support the private and public sector to prepare for and respond correctly to security incidents involving critical infrastructure in Norway.
NTNU Digital Forensics Group
Focuses on research and development of advanced computational methods to establish and prove the scientific basis of forensic investigative procedures, with the objective to support forensic examiners in their daily casework.
System Security (S2G)
The mission of the System Security research group (S2G) is to ensure that systems in our society are resilient against cyber-attacks and fulfill a set of essential security (and privacy) requirements.
Research projects
Internationally funded projects
| Project | Description | Framework | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECTECH | H2020 2017 – 20yy |
Sokratis Katsikas | |
| CyberSec4Europe | Cyber Security Network of Competence Centres for Europe | H2020 2019 – 2023 |
Sokratis Katsikas |
| DELTA | H2020 2018 – 2021 |
Sokratis Katsikas | |
| BATL | Biometric Authentication with a Timeless Learner | IARPA 2017 – 2021 |
Raghavendra Ramachandra, Christoph Busch |
| SOTAMD | State of the art of Morphing Detection | ISFB 2019 – 2020 |
Kiran Bylappa Raja |
| ESSENTIAL | Evolving Security SciencE through Networked Technologies, Information policy And Law | H2020 2017 – 2020 |
Katrin Franke |
| GHOST | H2020 2017 – 2020 |
Sokratis Katsikas | |
| SMILE | A Smart Mobility Approach of European Border Security | H2020 2017 – 2020 |
Sule Yildirim Yayilgan |
| COST RECORDIS | Resilient Communication Services Protecting End-user Applications from Disaster-based Failures | H2020 2016 – 2019 |
Bjarne Emil Helvik |
National projects
| Abbreviation | Project | Framework | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartgrid | NFR IKT+ 2018 – 2022 |
Stephen Wolthusen | |
| Health Democratization | Reinforcing the Health Data Infrastructure in Mobility and Assurance through Data Democratization | NFR IKT+ 2018 – 2022 |
Einar Snekkenes, Bian Yang |
| Lightweight Cryptography for Future Smart Networks | NFR IKT+ 2019 – 2021 |
Colin Boyd | |
| CPSEC | Cyber-Physical Security in Energy Infrastructure of Smart Cities | NFR IKT+ 2018 – 2021 |
Sokratis Katsikas |
| COINS | Research School of Computer and Information Security | NFR Forskerskole 2013 – 2020 |
Hanno Langweg |
| CloudCrypto | Cryptographic tools for cloud security | NFR IKT+ 2016 – 2019 |
Colin Boyd |
| Data-drevet og brukervennlig autentisering på mobile enheter | NFR BIA 2016 – 2019 |
Patrick Bours | |
| Delautomatisering av digital trusseletterretning | NFR BIA 2016 – 2019 |
Katrin Franke | |
| Ars Forensica | Computational Forensics for Large-scale Fraud Detection, Crime Investigation and Prevention | NFR IKT+ 2015 – 2019 |
Katrin Franke |
| IoTSec | Security in Internet-of-Things for Smart Grids | NFR IKT+ 2015 – 2019 |
Einar Snekkenes |
Industry collaboration
| Position | Area | Period | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Fellowship | NæringsPhD | 2017 – 2020 | Eidsiva Bredbånd |
National laboratories
- Norwegian Cyber Range | Basel Katt
National centres
Strategic Research Areas at the IE faculty
Contact
PhD studies
Supervised doctorates are the highest degrees that the University awards for research. The research is carried out under the immediate supervision of staff members. The education and training provided result in graduates with the capacity to conduct independent research that is both original and of high international quality.
For students enrolled in Communication Technology, the department also offers an integrated PhD starting from the 4th study year.