KIT
Engineering Secure Systems
Fraunhofer IOSB
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation
FZI
Research Center for Information Technology
KIT
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

KASTEL Security Research Labs

As one of the leading international research institutions, KASTEL Security Research Labs contributes to the interdisciplinary research of holistic solutions for the security and data protection of complex networked systems. We span the arc from basic research to application research, including timely transfer to business, society, and politics. We explore the quantification of security and privacy. In doing so, we are guided by the unity of research, teaching, and innovation.

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Nov 06, 2025

Gianluca Stringhini on Moderating Disinformation

As part of the “KASTEL Distinguished Lecture Series” hosted by the KIT Graduate School Cyber Security, Gianluca Stringhini hold a lecture on November 5 titled “Improving the Moderation of False Information and Influence Campaigns on Social Media.”

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Oct 09, 2025

The Spy Who Came in from the WiFi: Beware of Radio Network Surveillance!

New Technology is Able to Infer the Identity of Persons with No WiFi Device on Them through Signals in Radio Networks – Researchers Warn of Risks to Privacy and Call for Protective Measures

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Sep 25, 2025

Transatlantic Exchange on Election Security: U.S. Delegation Visits KASTEL Security Research Labs

On September 19, a delegation of U.S. election officials from 12 states visited the KASTEL Security Research Labs as part of an informational tour. The high-ranking officials were accompanied by representatives from the Aspen Institute Germany.

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It is our ambition not only to conduct research, but also to transfer our knowledge. That is why KASTEL Security Research Labs (SRL) offers diverse programs to deepen the knowledge in the field of IT security for professionals and students.

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Publications: Insights into our Research

The research results at KASTEL Security Research Labs are highlighted by numerous outstanding publications. Get insights into our research work.

Publications
Apr 12, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering

An Experience Report on a Pedagogically Controlled, Curriculum-Constrained AI Tutor for SE Education

Happe, L.; Fuchß, D.; Hüttner, L.; Marquardt, K.; Koziolek, A.
2026. Proceedings of the 48th International Conference on Software Engineering: Software Engineering Education and Training; Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien, 12.-18.04.2026, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

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Feb 27, 2026
Societal Security

“I found the text to be encouraging” – Evaluating Different Password Strength Calculator Designs

Doneva, R.; Hennig, A.; Mayer, P.
2026. Symposium on Usable Security and Privacy (USEC) 2026, 27 February 2026, San Diego, CA, USA. Ed.: K. Seamons.

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Jan 06, 2026
Trustworthy Internet Technologies

A Taxonomy of Collusion in Information Systems

Armbruster, K.; Kannengießer, N.; Beyene, M.; Ciolacu, G.; Sunyaev, A.
2026. Proceedings of the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Maui, HI, 6th-9th January 2026, 5663–5672

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