Trusted Cyber Systems
We are interested in methods and architectures that strengthen confidence in connected digital ecosystems.
- Post-quantum cryptography and crypto agility
- Digital trust, identity and privacy
- Cyber resilience and secure systems
Research
Connected research for complex systems
Our strategic interests address how advanced digital technologies can become more trustworthy, secure and resilient by design.
Connected research in context
Multidisciplinary research, working technologies and realistic evaluation environments.
Strategic focus areas
Five intersecting domains
The topics below describe research interests and directions; they do not claim completed project outcomes.
AI & Autonomous Systems
Research interests include intelligent systems that can be examined for trustworthiness, safety and operational resilience.
- Trustworthy and generative AI
- Federated and privacy-aware learning
- Secure autonomous systems
Communication & Spectrum Technologies
Research interests focus on security and intelligent operation for emerging communication environments.
- Secure 5G and 6G systems
- Spectrum and non-terrestrial networks
- Mission-critical communications
Computational Sciences
We explore computational approaches that help model, understand and validate complex systems.
- Modelling and simulation
- Data-intensive computational methods
- Digital twins and virtual evaluation
Critical Infrastructure Security
We explore ways to protect distributed devices and essential systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Industrial IoT and connected devices
- Smart energy and smart cities
- Infrastructure monitoring and resilience
Research practice
From questions to evidence
We value research that can be examined through prototypes, demonstrators and realistic evaluation settings, with partners contributing domain knowledge at the right stages.