The Applications, Platforms and Systems Security (APSS) research group was established in 2018 at the Department of Computing at Imperial College London. We conduct research work in core systems and mobile computing with a focus on security and privacy aspects (confidentiality, integrity, authentication and authorization).

Our work focuses on three main research thrusts:

• Authentication, Authorization and Access Control:  Study of effective and efficient authentication, authorization and access control mechanisms.
• Mobile Device and IoT Systems Security: Study of adversarial capabilities and development of novel defense strategies for smartphone and IoT systems.
• Security and Privacy in Machine Learning and CPS: Study on the security and privacy of machine learning models and other applications in IoT and cyber-physical systems.

Director: Dr. Soteris Demetriou

Related Modules at Imperial College London: (70004-97109-97110) Advanced Computer Security [Description] [Website]

We are always looking for outstanding PhD candidates to join our growing team. If you are excited about mobile and IoT systems security, have strong evidence of relevant research experience (demonstrated through publications in top international venues), and you are interested in joining apss, please send Dr. Soteris Demetriou an email using “Prospective Security PhD Student” as subject. Learn more about how to apply and preferred qualifications here. 

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