Dutch security research takes place in the context defined by the
European Commission. Therefore it is particularly relevant to review
Strategic Objective 2.3.1.5 in FP6 entitled ``Towards a global
dependability and security framework''
(http://www.cordis.lu/ist/so/dependability-security/home.html).
Table 2.1:
This table lists the focus areas of SENTINELS and
the key players in the Netherlands. Above dashed line: focus areas
also reflected in the focus areas of the Strategic Objective Cyber
Security;
below dashed line: focus areas not
reflected in the focus areas of the Strategic Objective Cyber Security.
nr.
description
key players include
1a
security and mobility
1b
virtual identity management
TNO, TUD
1c
privacy enhancing
TNO, TUD
2
dependable network and information systems
3a
management decision support
3b
prevention of threats
TNO
4a
crypto technologies
Philips, TU/e, TUD
4b
digital assets
Philips, UT, TUD
4c
standardisation
Philips
4d
security policy
5
secure smart devices
Philips, TNO, KUN, UT
6a
biometrics
UT, CWI
6b
security certification
TNO, KUN
6c
forensic technologies
--
security and ambient intelligence
Philips, VU
The following list is a quote from the focus areas of
the Strategic Objective from the work program. To compare this to the
capabilities of the key players in the Netherlands,
labels and emphasis have been added
for easy reference. In table 2.1, this comparison is
given.
Development of integrated approaches, architectures and
technologies for
(1a) security and mobility,
(1b) virtual identity management, and
(1c) privacy enhancement,
both at application level and at infrastructure level. Aspects of
usability as well as socio-economic and regulatory issues would
have to be taken into account.
Development of integrated interdisciplinary approaches and
technologies for the provision of
(2) dependable network and information systems
that underpin our economy and our society.
Development of modeling and simulation-based
(3a) management decision support
tools for critical infrastructure protection addressing
ICT-related interdependencies of critical infrastructures and
aiming at
(3b) prevention of threats
and reduction of vulnerabilities.
Development, testing and verification of underlying and novel
(4a) crypto technologies
for a wide spectrum of applications. Development, testing and
verification of technologies for protecting, securing and
trustable distribution of
(4b) digital assets.
Due consideration should be given to implementation and
standardisation
issues and to
(4d) security policy
development and consensus building among the relevant key
players.
Research, development, testing and certification on next
generation
(5) secure smart devices
(e.g. smart cards) and their components. This includes design,
production and automated verification of smart devices.
Multidisciplinary research on
(6a) biometrics
and its applications including due consideration of the social
and operational issues. Strengthening European competence on
(6b) security certification
leading to mutual recognition as well as network and computing
(6c) forensic technologies
to combat cyber-crime.
To remain key players Dutch research organizations need national
support. Indeed the Commission explicitly states that:
Work should link to member and associated state research initiatives
and policies. Related to dependability and critical infrastructure
protection, targeted international collaboration with complementary
research communities and programmes should be fostered.
SENTINELS is the Dutch answer to this requirement of the
Commission. Similar programs are already in operation in France and
Germany (see section 2.11).
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