Security

Research Goals and Vision

The security research at the KAIST School of Electrical Engineering aims to develop advanced techniques to protect information systems, ensure privacy, and secure physical infrastructure. This research spans various areas including system security, Information / Data Privacy, Wireless Security, Physical and Hardware Security, Usable Security, and network security.

The department’s innovative research in system security, Information / Data Privacy, Wireless Security, Physical and Hardware Security, Usable Security, and network security is applied across various industries, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure protection.

Key Research Areas

System Security

Vulnerability Analysis : Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in software and hardware systems to prevent exploitation.
Secure System Design : Developing systems that are resilient to attacks and ensuring their integrity and confidentiality.

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Information / Data Privacy

Data Privacy Techniques : Implementing methods to protect personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches.
Privacy-preserving Algorithms : Designing algorithms that enable data analysis while preserving the privacy of individuals.

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Wireless Security

Physical Layer Security : Researching methods to enhance security at the physical layer of communication systems.
Quantum Cryptography : Developing quantum encryption and key distribution technologies for physical layer security.

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Physical and Hardware Security

Hardware Security : Protecting physical devices from tampering and ensuring the integrity of hardware components.
Access Control Systems : Developing robust systems to control physical access to sensitive areas and resources.

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Usable Security

New Security UI for Emerging Devices : Designing new UIs for applying security mechanisms to new devices such as HMD (Head-Mounted Display).
Human-Centered Design : Developing security systems by considering human behavior, cognition, psychology, and physical characteristics, since users are one of the most critical factors of security.

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Network Security

Secure Communication Protocols : Designing protocols to ensure secure communication over networks, protecting against eavesdropping and data manipulation.
Intrusion Detection Systems : Developing systems to detect and respond to unauthorized network access and cyber threats.

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Cryptographic Hardware

Fully Homomorphic Encryption Accelerator : Creating an accelerator for fast processing of fully homomorphic encryption, a leading technology in the next generation of encryption.
Cryptographic Transistors : Developing transistors specialized for encryption to enhance hardware security.

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Recent related activities in Security

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