How can we initiate new projects and support the innovation of security solutions? An essential part of this is the collaboration between the industrial world and academic research. At the Czech Technical University (CTU), this served as the impetus for organizing the Cybersecurity Horizons 2024 conference - an innovative forum for discussion and presentation of new trends in the field of cybersecurity.
On September 26, 2024, leading experts from companies and the Czech Technical University (CTU) in the field of cybersecurity gathered at the Cybersecurity Horizons conference. The main goal of the conference was to present the current research results from CTU teams and top experts in this field, to connect them, exchange experiences and ideas, and establish collaboration to strengthen the security industry.
This innovative event was organized by the IEEE Student Section at CTU in collaboration with the Faculty of Information Technology (FIT CTU) and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEE CTU), with the support of the CTU rectorate.
"Cybersecurity is evolving at lightning speed, and only close collaboration between students, researchers, and industry will enable us to keep pace with new threats. IEEE is proud to be a catalyst for these important connections, fostering the emergence of innovative solutions," said Ing. Josef Koumar, president of the IEEE Student Section at CTU.
In addition to important networking, the event also provided a glimpse into the future. Doctoral students and researchers from FIT and FEE CTU presented their current research projects and visions, explaining how their work contributes to the development of cybersecurity.
One of the presenters was Tomáš Přeučil, MSc., a PhD student from the Department of Digital Design at FIT CTU, who focuses on the security of ubiquitous devices, specializing in security and attacks on wireless networks not based on IP protocols. He emphasized the need for designing countermeasures against new attacks and developing a partial methodology for designing security systems.
Another presenter was Ing. Jiří Weiss, a PhD student from the Department of Telecommunications at FEE CTU, who works on case studies of networks with quantum transmission. He particularly highlighted the importance of securing critical infrastructure to make it resilient in the post-quantum era.
"The event allowed representatives from the commercial sector to peek into the work of our doctoral students. The goal was to support areas of security research that are interesting for both sides, starting with mutual introductions and enthusiasm. We will subsequently work on closer collaboration opportunities, which should provide our doctoral students with more effective use of their time, leading to greater success and speed in achieving scientific outputs," said Ing. Jakub Novák, Vice Dean for Industry Collaboration at FIT CTU.
The event was supported by several companies. The main partner was ČD – Telematika a.s., with partners Czech Server and Digiteq Automotive s.r.o., and sponsors Škoda Auto a.s., Metio Software s.r.o., and Tropic Square s.r.o.
