IT-Security, FHNW School of Computer Science

IT security is a highly relevant topic in today’s environment, even though it does not always generate direct economic value. Threats arising from cyber warfare, organised crime such as ransomware gangs, and the increasing risks to critical infrastructures are pervasive and can affect anyone — whether targeted or at random. The ability to understand regulatory requirements and translate them into meaningful, straightforward, and maintainable technical solutions is rare and highly valuable in today’s landscape.

Absolute security cannot be achieved today — nor is it required. The objective is to design the security of an application or product in such a way that the cost of an attack exceeds the expected benefit for the attacker. To achieve this, appropriate measures must be implemented based on a well-defined risk profile.

Our expertise includes state-of-the-art network security with micro-segmentation to contain lateral movement and a shift-left approach: through fuzzing — the most successful bug detection technique of the past decade — we identify vulnerabilities before release.

To enhance transparency and tamper resistance, we leverage blockchain technologies. Decentralised applications based on blockchain no longer require a central trusted authority — every change is traceable and protected against unauthorised manipulation. This provides clear security advantages, particularly in areas such as finance, supply chains, and property rights.