In modern society, we are increasingly surrounded by a multitude of computers of various types, and the computers are increasingly interconnected using wired or wireless networks. We are being hurtled toward the “internet of things” at breakneck speed, to the point where it will be more likely than not that even your coffee-maker is connected to the internet. With all this communication, security is ever more important; not only may you wish to keep all the information from your appliances safely within the confines of your home, but you certainly don’t want random passersby to turn on your coffee-maker or play with your living room lights. The importance of security becomes even clearer if we shift our gaze away from the home and consider how the internet of things becomes a part of operation and production on oil platforms in the North Sea.
In addition to technical security mechanisms, it’s important to have routines for handling of information security incidents when they occur, and not least ensure that the organisation learns from the incident, so that the probability of recurrence is minimised.
SINTEF has been involved in many aspects of network security in later years, including security in open wireless broadband access networks, security in wireless ad-hoc networks, security in RFID-based payment solutions and security for satellite communication with airplanes.
Relevant previous projects:
• OBAN
• IRMA
• OASIS
• SeSa
• SecTick
• ANTARES
Running projects:
