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HIPA: Apply for next round!

HIPA is the Hessian-Israeli Partnership Accelerator for Cybersecurity. HIPA is addressing top cybersecurity talents of computer science and engineering from Israel and Germany. German and Israeli participants jointly work on cutting edge cybersecurity challenges focussing on network technologies, internet infrastructure security, software security and other hot topics. We’re looking for the best IT talents who want to become cybersecurity innovators and develop technology for new business ideas.

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Encryption for everyone

End-to-end encryption ensures that only sender and recipient are able to read messages in plain text. Fraunhofer SIT’s Volksverschlüsselung simplifies the distribution of cryptographic codes in such a way that even a layman is able to manage it easily.

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App security testing tool

Most apps, be they for internet shopping, gaming or social networking, are aimed at private users. But there are hidden risks for businesses. A new test framework will help to uncover gaps in app security and detect malware.

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Analysis Tool for Android Apps

Many mobile apps suffer from security vulnerabilities, some of which have severe consequences for users and providers. Analysts, developers, and IT consultants therefore often need to analyze Android apps in detail before they are allowed into productive use. To make this task easier and more efficient, Fraunhofer SIT has developed the CodeInspect tool.

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Study: On the Security of Cloud Storage Services

The security of cloud storage services is often inadequate. This is the result of a study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology, that tested various providers.

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Open Doors with your Smartphone

Keys in your Smartphone
Key2Share is a smartphone solution for NFC-enabled locks. It turns smartphones into door openers for cars, hotel rooms and offices. Access rights can be flexibly managed with a smartphone app. A special security architecture on the smartphone protects cryptographic keys from malware.

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Password Managers insecure

Password Managers insecure

The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT) has identified serious security vulnerabilities in Android's password apps. The manufacturers were informed and have corrected the vulnerabilities. However, users should ensure that they are using the updated app version.

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TCG Leadership Award to Andreas Fuchs

TCG Leadership Award to Andreas Fuchs

Fraunhofer SIT expert on Trusted Computing Andreas Fuchs has been awarded the TCG Leadership Award of the Trusted Computing Group for his outstanding work in this field. On the latest assembly of TCG members, the award was handed over to Andreas Fuchs.

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Analysis Tool for Android Apps

Analysis Tool for Android Apps

Many mobile applications have serious safety deficiencies. To make a detailed examination of the security features of Android apps more efficiently, Fraunhofer SIT together with the TU Darmstadt has developed CodeInspect. This tool can quickly detect vulnerabilities and malware in the program code.

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Fraunhofer Singapore

Fraunhofer Singapore

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and FraunhoferGesellschaft (Fraunhofer), a renowned German institution for applied research, are launching a research institute to develop digital technologies to help companies move into the digital era and remain competitive.

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Next Generation Crypto

Next Generation Crypto

Cryptography must become more flexible in order to be able to react quickly to technical changes. If this does not happen soon, the cyber world could experience a security meltdown. This is an experts' opinion on how businesses and society can be protected from new forms of attacks on cryptography with quantum computers.

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New ideas for more cybersecurity

New ideas for more cybersecurity

HIPA is the first and only German-Israeli accelerator focusing on cybersecurity. The participating project teams of the first round presented new approaches to the quality control of cloud services, the security of Internet infrastructures, and the prevention of spam and denial of service attacks on e-mail accounts.

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Fraunhofer SIT seeks scientific staff, partly also for management positions

You will be responsible for planning, leading, executing and representing applied R&D projects, jointly with clients and partners from industry, government agencies and academia.