Information & Systems Security Group

Welcome to the official website of the ISSG (Information and Systems Security Group) at the University of Patras!

Enhancing Cybersecurity through Innovation and Collaboration

At ISSG, we are dedicated to advancing the field of cybersecurity through cutting-edge research and development. With a focus on Identity Management and Resources Discovery, Network Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity, Hardware Cybersecurity, and Health Cybersecurity, our interdisciplinary team tackles the most pressing challenges in the digital realm.

MAIN research ACTIVITIES

Identity Management

Our Identity Management research focuses on developing robust and scalable solutions to protect and manage digital identities, ensuring secure access and authentication across diverse platforms and systems.

Network Security

Our Network Security research not only addresses the current challenges in protecting networks but also explores innovative approaches to safeguarding the evolving landscape of 5G and beyond, ensuring the resilience and security of next-generation communication technologies.

Hardware Security

Our research in Hardware Cybersecurity and Cryptography focuses on developing robust security mechanisms, including secure hardware design and cryptographic algorithms, to safeguard critical systems from physical and logical attacks, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity in an increasingly interconnected world.

Artificial Intelligence

In our research on Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity, we leverage the power of advanced machine learning and AI techniques to detect, analyze, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats, empowering organizations with proactive defense mechanisms and intelligent security solutions.

NEWS & PUBLICATIONS

active projects

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SAND 5G

SAND5G project is addressing the crucial security challenges in EU’s 5G networks and beyond. By providing a risk and impact assessment platform, it empowers stakeholders to secure their systems and services effectively. Through collaboration among operators, authorities, and experts, SAND5G strengthens defenses and ensures compliance with EU cybersecurity policies and regulations.

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CONSOLE

CONSOLE project is a groundbreaking EU initiative enhancing cybersecurity in software development. Through interconnected modules and innovative training services, it aims to fortify software systems’ integrity while reducing costs for SMEs. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like ML and XR, it provides automated real-time testing within realistic environments, ensuring robust security measures.

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CONSENTIS

CONSENTIS project aims to implement EU regulations and strategic initiatives like eIDAS*, EU Data Spaces, and GDPR to address challenges in personal data sharing. It introduces a novel framework for Self-Sovereign Identity and user-centric consent management, enabling users to control their data usage and provide informed consent via user-friendly interfaces. This framework is adaptable to existing services and formats, ensuring robust protection through continuous security, risk, and legal assessments.

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IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT project is to design and conduct a pragmatic clinical study with a decentralised approach for older patients (both male and female) with refractory advanced HR+/HER2-negative breast cancer, aiming at high level of evidence (level I) with multi-layer results that can enable changes in current clinical practice.

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PHOENI2X

A Cyber Resilience Framework providing Artificial Intelligence (AI) – assisted orchestration, automation & response capabilities for business continuity and recovery, incident response, and information exchange, tailored to the needs of Operators of Essential Services (OES) and of the EU Member State (MS) National Authorities entrusted with cybersecurity.

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past projects

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ASCAPE

ASCAPE (Adaptive Security for IoT, Big Data, Cloud and E-Health) is a European Union-funded project that aims to develop innovative security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cloud computing, and e-health domains. The project focuses on adaptive security, privacy-preserving techniques, and threat intelligence to address the evolving challenges in these interconnected areas.

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CIPSEC

CIPSEC (Critical Infrastructure Protection through Cybersecurity) is an EU-funded project addressing cybersecurity challenges in critical infrastructure. It develops innovative solutions for IoT, big data, cloud, and e-health domains. CIPSEC focuses on adaptive security, privacy preservation, threat intelligence, and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance the resilience and protection of vital systems.

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CONCORDIA

CONCORDIA H2020 is a collaborative project funded by the European Union aimed at strengthening Europe’s cybersecurity capabilities. It focuses on research and innovation to develop robust cybersecurity solutions. CONCORDIA H2020 emphasizes key areas such as threat intelligence, secure software development, and resilience of critical infrastructures. By fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and public sectors, the project aims to enhance Europe’s cyber defenses and protect against emerging cyber threats.

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SMESEC

SMESEC is an EU-funded project dedicated to bolstering the cybersecurity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It aims to develop advanced security solutions tailored to the specific needs of SMEs. SMESEC focuses on threat intelligence, risk assessment, incident response, and collaboration among stakeholders. By enhancing SMEs’ cybersecurity capabilities, the project aims to safeguard their digital assets and contribute to the overall resilience of the business ecosystem.

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By the numbers

Research Topics

Team members

Ongoing Projects

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THE TEAM

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Odysseas Koufopavlou

Professor

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Spyros Denazis

Professor

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Kostas Lampropoulos

Senior Researcher

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Dionysia Varvarigou

Postdoctoral Researcher

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Charis Dimopoulos

PHD Candidate

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George Georgakakos

PHD Candidate

Nikos Kyriakoulis

Researcher

George Daniil

Junior Researcher

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Panagiotis Mavrommatis

Junior Researcher

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George Tsiamoulis

Junior Researcher

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Nikolas Filippatos

Junior Researcher

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Agisilaos Kolliopoulos

Junior Researcher

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