Συμετοχή Τμ. Πληροφορικής στο NRDC-GR Cyber Operations Seminar με τους Καθ. Π. Κατσαρό και Κ. Δραζιώτη

School of Informatics participation in NRDC-GR Cyber-operations Seminar with presentations by Prof. Katsaros and Prof. Draziotis
The School of Informatics of AUTh participated in NRDC-GR Cyber Operations Seminar on Wednesday 16 December 2020, with two presentations:
1. Cyber-security Threats and Protection of C4ISR Systems by Prof. Panagiotis Katsaros (presentation attached)
2. Post Quantum Cryptography by Prof. Konstantinos Draziotis (presentation attached)
Abstract:
C4ISR stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, which refer to a range of integrated and interoperable systems and services for land-based, airborne and naval operations. C4ISR systems work in a multi-level security setting and they are expected to support the integration and interworking of a multitude of components, sensors, effectors, peripherals, on-board systems, in network-enabled operations environments.


C4ISR system architectures are built on top of industry-standard interfaces (ethernet, video, CAN, USB and serial data) and open standards middleware technologies that enable a wide range of services, such as tactical (disruption-tolerant) voice and networking services, distribution of data and so on. 

In this presentation, we review the ever-growing threats and advanced protection means, including the post-quantum cryptography for public-key algorithms. Moreover, we outline the specific assurance requirements, in order to ensure a sufficient confidence that the system’s security features are reliably implemented. For a classified C4ISR system architecture in active duty within NATO, it is expected to achieve a Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 5+, i.e. semi-formally (or formally) designed (verified) and tested.