Research topics
Beside our teaching activities, the KTDS lab offers numerous projects concerning modern topics within IT security and computer networks. The following lists summarise some of our current focus areas.
Recent topics
IPv6 - Next Generation Internet
How good are requirements (such as mobility, IT security, etc.) supported by IPv6? How can IPv6 networks efficiently be managed and monitored?Virtualisation
Within a virtual environment (e.g. cloud computing), how can security objectives (confidentiality, integrity, authenticity,..) be ensured?Authentication systems
Certificates, biometrics, etc.. What are quality characteristics? What is a suitable context?Secure Internet-of-Things
What are the threats that arise through connecting smart devices within a local area network or the internet? Which security measures should and can be taken? Is this possible without interfering with the functionality of such devices?
General topics
Network security
addressing technical questions and challenges in managing and runningInternet access and firewall systems
Design and installation of large computer networks
Set-up of web infrastructuresWireless networks
MANETs, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, IR, RFID, ...Virtual Private Networks
How do VPNs work? What are suitable application scenarios?Intrusion Detection
How can attacks or attack patterns (automatically) be detected?IT security management
Security analyses and concepts on a technical and organisational layer, security audits and risk management.Service Level Management
Quality-of-service, service management, ITIL. How can the quality of web services be specified, monitored and verified? ITIL compliant Service Management, Ende-zu-Ende-Service-Monitoring und -Reporting, Spezifikation von SLAs und OLAs
We also welcome ideas lying outside of the scope of this list. In order to elaborate such subjects, projects can be carried out or cooperations can be made.