Research

Our research focuses on the design and analysis of security infrastructures. We cover the entire spectrum, from the development of security anchors for embedded systems to the design of security concepts for critical infrastructures.

We also conduct focused research in the area of transportation security.

Information about our current project is given below. If you are interested in our completed projects, you'll find details on a separate page.

Current Projects

DFG project NANOSEC2: More chance for more secure “fingerprints”

During the production of chips for sensors, minimal, unwanted deviations occur that make the chip unique and can serve as a “fingerprint” for identification. In the Nanosec2 research project, these fingerprints are now to be improved so that they contain more randomness and fewer errors.

INTERREG project CySeReS-SME: Cyber Security and Resilience in Supply Chains with a focus on SMEs

The aim of the CySeReS SME research project is to support small and medium-sized enterprises in IT security, cyber security and resilience with a focus on the supply chain. The needs of the participating SMEs will be surveyed and analysed, on the basis of which a best practice guide and a maturity model will be developed.

BMBF project FINESSE: Developing a secure smart sensor for street and rail vehicles

In light of increased digitalisation, automation and specification, new and comprehensive solutions are needed in terms of standardisation and legislation to ensure IT security in street and rail vehicles.

The FORDaySec research cluster – Security in everyday digitalisation

Coordinated by the University of Passau, the interdisciplinary research cluster "ForDaySec – Security in everyday digitalisation" is investigating new types of technical procedures that provide cybersecurity to private households, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public administration.

DZSF – Projecting security requirements and evaluating prospective safety concepts for the railway system

The DZSF research project "Projecting security requirements and evaluating prospective safety concepts for the railway system" teams up Nextrail, INCYDE, the University of Passau und the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT) in an effort to accurately assess the requirements regarding railway trend assessment, security needs and skills using knowledge from other industries.

DFG project PUFmem – manipulation-proof fingerprints for new-type memory modules

The analogue world could make the Internet of Things more secure. In the DFG project PUFmem, a research team in Passau is investigating future possibilities for the deployment of physically unclonable functions in memory structures.

DFG project NANOSEC – maximum IT security for tiny particles

The analogue world could make the Internet of Things more secure. In the DFG project NANOSEC, a research team in Passau is investigating future possibilities for the deployment of physically unclonable functions in memory structures and nanomaterial-based components.

UNICARagil - Research Collaboration on the Mobility of the Future

Leading German universities have joined forces in the BMBF's UNICARagil research network to redevelop the automobile and its development processes. A research team from the University of Passau is also involved.

CONCORDIA: University of Passau strengthens European cyber-strategy

Europe needs to step up its efforts and strengthen its very own security capacities to secure its digital society, economy, and democracy. It is time to reconquer Europe's digital sovereignty. The vision for Europe can only be to join forces across Europe's research, industry and public sector and to include all talents not just those that have representation in the EU mainstream or are within big organizations.

Hardware-Based Safety Platform for Railway Control and Safety Technology

Digitalisation increases the risk of cyber attacks on the railway infrastructure. In the BMBF project HASELNUSS, a research network is developing a hardware-based security platform adapted to the special requirements of the Deutsche Bahn.

Chair of Computer Engineering