Our environment has never been so digitalised and, as a result, exposed to cyber threats. By committing itself to cybersecurity research, SnT is responding to a major societal challenge.
In 2023, the interdisciplinary research centre concluded 22 cybersecurity research projects, twice as many as in 2021. In 2022, nine projects were carried out in this field.
“Luxembourg wants to be at the forefront of preventive measures, which is why cybersecurity is one of our four priority areas of research. SnT has top-level expertise that enables us to develop techniques to identify new vulnerabilities and propose countermeasures in the context of the mass and innovative nature of attacks”, emphasises Yves Le Traon, Director of the SnT.
The research centre also stands out for its risk analysis, regardless of the field of application under consideration. “This expertise extends to the human factor, sometimes the weak link in security strategy, by considering the socio-technical aspect of security”, he adds.
Fruitful partnerships
In spring 2024, the CYSANA project carried out jointly with partner Conatix won the AI & Data category of the 2024 Product Awards, delivered by Products That Count. This new AI-based enterprise solution stops malware and ransomware before they have an impact on business by integrating the most recent developments in deep learning neural network-based image classification and anti-encryption research.
SnT works with a range of different partners in the field of cybersecurity. Researchers collaborate with public institutions like the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Ministry of State and the Grand Ducal Police. But the research centre is also responding to the challenges posed by companies Creos, Luxtrust, Post and Q-Leap.
This invaluable support gives rise not only to innovative projects but also to cutting-edge research tools and infrastructures These include the upcoming Luxembourg Quantum Communication Infrastructure Laboratory (LUQCIA) in collaboration with the Ministry of State, and the QCI Lab operated jointly with the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine.
Launched in September 2024, the new Master in Cybersecurity and Cyber Defence will train tomorrow’s cybersecurity experts. And because this is a field that knows no borders, the Erasmus Mundus CYBERUS Master completes the academic offer.
It’s no surprise that SnT will be part of the Hack.lu conference from 22 to 25 October. The event addresses various aspects and challenges such as cybercrime, malware analysis, network security, and reverse engineering. The CTI-Summit completes the agenda with a focus on Cyber Threat Intelligence. All in all, there’s plenty of scope for exchanges and ever more advanced research in this ultra-broad field of action.