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Dissertation by Marc Leinweber
KASTEL Security Research Labs proudly congratulates Marc Leinweber on successfully completing his doctoral examination on November 5, 2025. His dissertation is titled “TEE-Based Distributed Ledgers and Their Resilience”.
@kit.edu
KASTEL Security Research Labs proudly congratulates Marc Leinweber on successfully completing his doctoral examination on November 5, 2025. His dissertation is titled “TEE-Based Distributed Ledgers and Their Resilience”.
@kit.edu
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Dissertation by Marc Leinweber
KASTEL Security Research Labs proudly congratulates Marc Leinweber on successfully completing his doctoral examination on November 5, 2025. His dissertation is titled “TEE-Based Distributed Ledgers and Their Resilience”.
@kit.edu
KASTEL Security Research Labs proudly congratulates Marc Leinweber on successfully completing his doctoral examination on November 5, 2025. His dissertation is titled “TEE-Based Distributed Ledgers and Their Resilience”.
@kit.edu
Four papers at ASIACRYPT 2025 (Dec 8–12, Melbourne)!
www.iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1220
eprint.iacr.org/2024/2075
Congrats to all authors!
#Asiacrypt2025 #KASTELSecurityResearchLabs
www.iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1220
eprint.iacr.org/2024/2075
Congrats to all authors!
#Asiacrypt2025 #KASTELSecurityResearchLabs
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Four papers at ASIACRYPT 2025 (Dec 8–12, Melbourne)!
www.iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1220
eprint.iacr.org/2024/2075
Congrats to all authors!
#Asiacrypt2025 #KASTELSecurityResearchLabs
www.iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
iacr.org/cryptodb/dat...
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1220
eprint.iacr.org/2024/2075
Congrats to all authors!
#Asiacrypt2025 #KASTELSecurityResearchLabs
Congratulations to the Authors!
Paper accepted at 50th IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) 2025, Sydney Australia: “Feedback-Driven Autonomous Data Set Labeling for Denial-of-Service Attack Traffic” by S. Kopmann (KIT); Danny Alex Lachos Perez (BENOCS GmbH); Martina Zitterbart (KIT)
Paper accepted at 50th IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) 2025, Sydney Australia: “Feedback-Driven Autonomous Data Set Labeling for Denial-of-Service Attack Traffic” by S. Kopmann (KIT); Danny Alex Lachos Perez (BENOCS GmbH); Martina Zitterbart (KIT)
October 16, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations to the Authors!
Paper accepted at 50th IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) 2025, Sydney Australia: “Feedback-Driven Autonomous Data Set Labeling for Denial-of-Service Attack Traffic” by S. Kopmann (KIT); Danny Alex Lachos Perez (BENOCS GmbH); Martina Zitterbart (KIT)
Paper accepted at 50th IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) 2025, Sydney Australia: “Feedback-Driven Autonomous Data Set Labeling for Denial-of-Service Attack Traffic” by S. Kopmann (KIT); Danny Alex Lachos Perez (BENOCS GmbH); Martina Zitterbart (KIT)
KASTEL Security Research Labs Summer Colloquium 2025
On September 24, the KASTEL Security Research Labs hosted their Summer Colloquium 2025 – once again, an evening successful scientific exchange!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring and multifaceted program! #KASTEL
On September 24, the KASTEL Security Research Labs hosted their Summer Colloquium 2025 – once again, an evening successful scientific exchange!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring and multifaceted program! #KASTEL
September 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
KASTEL Security Research Labs Summer Colloquium 2025
On September 24, the KASTEL Security Research Labs hosted their Summer Colloquium 2025 – once again, an evening successful scientific exchange!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring and multifaceted program! #KASTEL
On September 24, the KASTEL Security Research Labs hosted their Summer Colloquium 2025 – once again, an evening successful scientific exchange!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring and multifaceted program! #KASTEL
Transatlantic Exchange on Election Security: U.S. Delegation Visits KASTEL Security Research Labs
On September 19, a delegation of U.S. Secretaries of State from 12 states visited KASTEL Security Research Labs, accompanied by the Aspen Institute Germany. Read more: kastel-labs.de/news/
On September 19, a delegation of U.S. Secretaries of State from 12 states visited KASTEL Security Research Labs, accompanied by the Aspen Institute Germany. Read more: kastel-labs.de/news/
September 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Transatlantic Exchange on Election Security: U.S. Delegation Visits KASTEL Security Research Labs
On September 19, a delegation of U.S. Secretaries of State from 12 states visited KASTEL Security Research Labs, accompanied by the Aspen Institute Germany. Read more: kastel-labs.de/news/
On September 19, a delegation of U.S. Secretaries of State from 12 states visited KASTEL Security Research Labs, accompanied by the Aspen Institute Germany. Read more: kastel-labs.de/news/
Cryptography Meets Culture! International PhD students met for talks & exchange on #cryptography. Organized by Prof. Müller-Quade’s research group at #KASTEL – Institute of IT Security and Dependability. Cultural highlight: Karlsruhe “Schlosslichtspiele” light show. www.kastel-labs.de
September 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Cryptography Meets Culture! International PhD students met for talks & exchange on #cryptography. Organized by Prof. Müller-Quade’s research group at #KASTEL – Institute of IT Security and Dependability. Cultural highlight: Karlsruhe “Schlosslichtspiele” light show. www.kastel-labs.de
Programs as Mechanical Works of Art
“Code Beautiful Like a Clock” was on display at ZKM revealed the hidden beauty of code. Created by Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade and Dr. Mechler (#KASTEL SRL), the interactive piece visualized program execution like clockwork.
More at: www.kastel-labs.de
“Code Beautiful Like a Clock” was on display at ZKM revealed the hidden beauty of code. Created by Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade and Dr. Mechler (#KASTEL SRL), the interactive piece visualized program execution like clockwork.
More at: www.kastel-labs.de
July 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Programs as Mechanical Works of Art
“Code Beautiful Like a Clock” was on display at ZKM revealed the hidden beauty of code. Created by Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade and Dr. Mechler (#KASTEL SRL), the interactive piece visualized program execution like clockwork.
More at: www.kastel-labs.de
“Code Beautiful Like a Clock” was on display at ZKM revealed the hidden beauty of code. Created by Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade and Dr. Mechler (#KASTEL SRL), the interactive piece visualized program execution like clockwork.
More at: www.kastel-labs.de
At #INNODAYS2025, WIBU Systems AG hosted a panel with experts in cybersecurity, cryptography & quantum tech.
Prof. Jörn Müller-Quade (#KASTEL SRL) shared insights on quantum-safe IT, Europe’s digital sovereignty & data protection from quantum threats.
Prof. Jörn Müller-Quade (#KASTEL SRL) shared insights on quantum-safe IT, Europe’s digital sovereignty & data protection from quantum threats.
July 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
At #INNODAYS2025, WIBU Systems AG hosted a panel with experts in cybersecurity, cryptography & quantum tech.
Prof. Jörn Müller-Quade (#KASTEL SRL) shared insights on quantum-safe IT, Europe’s digital sovereignty & data protection from quantum threats.
Prof. Jörn Müller-Quade (#KASTEL SRL) shared insights on quantum-safe IT, Europe’s digital sovereignty & data protection from quantum threats.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: let's introduce Shalini from India.
“My name is Shalini Banerjee and I am a Postdoc Research Associate at the KIT. There, I am a part of the research group “Research Group for Secure Computation and Communication” at KASTEL Security Research Labs."
“My name is Shalini Banerjee and I am a Postdoc Research Associate at the KIT. There, I am a part of the research group “Research Group for Secure Computation and Communication” at KASTEL Security Research Labs."
February 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: let's introduce Shalini from India.
“My name is Shalini Banerjee and I am a Postdoc Research Associate at the KIT. There, I am a part of the research group “Research Group for Secure Computation and Communication” at KASTEL Security Research Labs."
“My name is Shalini Banerjee and I am a Postdoc Research Associate at the KIT. There, I am a part of the research group “Research Group for Secure Computation and Communication” at KASTEL Security Research Labs."
About KASTEL Security Research Labs: What fascinates you on the research topic or research in general? Watch this video!
February 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
About KASTEL Security Research Labs: What fascinates you on the research topic or research in general? Watch this video!
KASTEL SRL Winter Colloquium
Science to touch! That was our idea for the KASTEL SRL Winter Colloquium on 20.01.2025. Find some impressions.
Many thanks to everyone who made this evening such a wonderful experience!
Science to touch! That was our idea for the KASTEL SRL Winter Colloquium on 20.01.2025. Find some impressions.
Many thanks to everyone who made this evening such a wonderful experience!
January 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
KASTEL SRL Winter Colloquium
Science to touch! That was our idea for the KASTEL SRL Winter Colloquium on 20.01.2025. Find some impressions.
Many thanks to everyone who made this evening such a wonderful experience!
Science to touch! That was our idea for the KASTEL SRL Winter Colloquium on 20.01.2025. Find some impressions.
Many thanks to everyone who made this evening such a wonderful experience!
Under the motto "IT Security Through the Looking-Glass", the Karlsruhe IT-Security region presented itself as an important and innovative location for IT security on the evening of 21 November. Read more: www.kastel-labs.de
November 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Under the motto "IT Security Through the Looking-Glass", the Karlsruhe IT-Security region presented itself as an important and innovative location for IT security on the evening of 21 November. Read more: www.kastel-labs.de
On November 21 at the first 'KASTEL controversial' panel discussion we discussed with experts how we can ensure ensure that the private rights of citizens are protected in the case of online surveillance by law enforcement authorities. Read more: kastel-labs.de/news/
November 28, 2024 at 2:25 PM
On November 21 at the first 'KASTEL controversial' panel discussion we discussed with experts how we can ensure ensure that the private rights of citizens are protected in the case of online surveillance by law enforcement authorities. Read more: kastel-labs.de/news/
Ada Lovelace Day 2024
To all women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we dedicate today's Ada Lovelace Day, the second Tuesday in October. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lov...
To all women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we dedicate today's Ada Lovelace Day, the second Tuesday in October. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lov...
October 8, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Ada Lovelace Day 2024
To all women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we dedicate today's Ada Lovelace Day, the second Tuesday in October. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lov...
To all women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we dedicate today's Ada Lovelace Day, the second Tuesday in October. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lov...
Birthday of Katherine Johnson (Aug 26, 1918-Feb 24, 2020)
She was an US mathematician of Afro-American origin. In 2015, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her contributions to calculating the trajectories for the first manned flight to the moon.
She was an US mathematician of Afro-American origin. In 2015, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her contributions to calculating the trajectories for the first manned flight to the moon.
August 26, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Birthday of Katherine Johnson (Aug 26, 1918-Feb 24, 2020)
She was an US mathematician of Afro-American origin. In 2015, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her contributions to calculating the trajectories for the first manned flight to the moon.
She was an US mathematician of Afro-American origin. In 2015, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her contributions to calculating the trajectories for the first manned flight to the moon.
Prof. Jörn Müller-Quade, Sprecher der KASTEL Security Research Labs am KIT äußert sich im WDR-Nachrichtenpodcast zum Thema Onlinewahlen:
www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/0630...
www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/0630...
June 10, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Prof. Jörn Müller-Quade, Sprecher der KASTEL Security Research Labs am KIT äußert sich im WDR-Nachrichtenpodcast zum Thema Onlinewahlen:
www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/0630...
www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/0630...
Thorsten Strufe (KIT/KASTEL) is co-organizing the SePAR workshop
(Security and Privacy of AR, VR, and XR) on June 4th-7th in Perth,
Australia. separ-workshop.github.io
(Security and Privacy of AR, VR, and XR) on June 4th-7th in Perth,
Australia. separ-workshop.github.io
May 27, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Thorsten Strufe (KIT/KASTEL) is co-organizing the SePAR workshop
(Security and Privacy of AR, VR, and XR) on June 4th-7th in Perth,
Australia. separ-workshop.github.io
(Security and Privacy of AR, VR, and XR) on June 4th-7th in Perth,
Australia. separ-workshop.github.io
On April 24, as part of a program supported by the Dutch government, a delegation from various Dutch cybersecurity companies visited the #KASTEL Security Research Labs to learn more about the German cybersecurity research landscape and its work. Read more: www.kastel-labs.de
April 25, 2024 at 10:29 AM
On April 24, as part of a program supported by the Dutch government, a delegation from various Dutch cybersecurity companies visited the #KASTEL Security Research Labs to learn more about the German cybersecurity research landscape and its work. Read more: www.kastel-labs.de
We celebrate the birthday of Mary W. Jackson (Apr. 9,1921- Feb.11, 2002), an US computer pioneer and NASA's first black female engineer. During her life, she campaigned against racial discrimination and for equality of women. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ja...
April 9, 2024 at 10:15 AM
We celebrate the birthday of Mary W. Jackson (Apr. 9,1921- Feb.11, 2002), an US computer pioneer and NASA's first black female engineer. During her life, she campaigned against racial discrimination and for equality of women. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ja...
Please find the registration form here: s.kit.edu/mnp
April 5, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Please find the registration form here: s.kit.edu/mnp
In a world full of new technologies, #digitalization & global crises, security issues are becoming ever more pressing. What #security means & how we can continue to ensure it is the topic of the new @acatech_en HORIZONTE.
Free download (German): www.acatech.de/projekt/acat...
March 25, 2024 at 12:07 PM
In a world full of new technologies, #digitalization & global crises, security issues are becoming ever more pressing. What #security means & how we can continue to ensure it is the topic of the new @acatech_en HORIZONTE.
Free download (German): www.acatech.de/projekt/acat...
On March 6, Prof. Lam Kwok Yan, Director of the Digital Trust Center (DTC) in Singapore and Vice President of Nanyang University Singapore, visited KASTEL Security Research Labs, the competence center for IT security at KIT in Karlsruhe. www.kastel-labs/news/
March 13, 2024 at 11:25 AM
On March 6, Prof. Lam Kwok Yan, Director of the Digital Trust Center (DTC) in Singapore and Vice President of Nanyang University Singapore, visited KASTEL Security Research Labs, the competence center for IT security at KIT in Karlsruhe. www.kastel-labs/news/
Eine Zeitreise durch die Kryptographie – Die Wissenschaft der Verschlüsselung
Wie hat Cäsar verschlüsselte Nachrichten an seine Legionen verschickt? Was ist eine Enigma und was hat sie mit Chips zu tun?
Anmeldung: www.girls-day.de/.oO/Show/kar...
Wie hat Cäsar verschlüsselte Nachrichten an seine Legionen verschickt? Was ist eine Enigma und was hat sie mit Chips zu tun?
Anmeldung: www.girls-day.de/.oO/Show/kar...
March 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Eine Zeitreise durch die Kryptographie – Die Wissenschaft der Verschlüsselung
Wie hat Cäsar verschlüsselte Nachrichten an seine Legionen verschickt? Was ist eine Enigma und was hat sie mit Chips zu tun?
Anmeldung: www.girls-day.de/.oO/Show/kar...
Wie hat Cäsar verschlüsselte Nachrichten an seine Legionen verschickt? Was ist eine Enigma und was hat sie mit Chips zu tun?
Anmeldung: www.girls-day.de/.oO/Show/kar...
The Taurus wiretapping affair has led to heated debates. Experts at KASTEL Security Research Labs offer an assessment of current security-related questions. Read more: www.kastel-labs.de/news/
March 8, 2024 at 2:56 PM
The Taurus wiretapping affair has led to heated debates. Experts at KASTEL Security Research Labs offer an assessment of current security-related questions. Read more: www.kastel-labs.de/news/
World Women's Day 2024
We celebrate International Women's Day in honor of the female IT security experts at KASTEL Security Research Labs and all women worldwide.
We celebrate International Women's Day in honor of the female IT security experts at KASTEL Security Research Labs and all women worldwide.
March 8, 2024 at 7:09 AM
World Women's Day 2024
We celebrate International Women's Day in honor of the female IT security experts at KASTEL Security Research Labs and all women worldwide.
We celebrate International Women's Day in honor of the female IT security experts at KASTEL Security Research Labs and all women worldwide.