Our Think Tank Projects
Our Think Tank-Projects
Active Cyber Defence
With their definition of active cyber defence - understood as technologies that support law enforcement in the prevention and prosecution of cybercrime - ATHENE CEO Prof. Michael Waidner and ATHENE Board Member have established a clear distinction from mere retaliatory measures (hackbacks). With this interdisciplinary approach, ATHENE has significantly influenced the professional discourse on this topic since 2022.
Cybernation Germany
Germany is well positioned in cybersecurity research, but does not play a comparable leading role in the international cybersecurity market. What is preventing us from catching up with the innovation leaders USA and Israel? ATHENE CEO Michael Waidner and ATHENE Board Member Prof. Haya Schulmann argue that applied research could act as an innovation driver here, but that fundamental changes in technology transfer, targeted incentive systems and support structures are needed.
Disinformation
Our IT experts are making a significant contribution to the fight against disinformation, particularly deepfakes, which use AI to manipulate media content and make it increasingly difficult to distinguish between authentic and fake content. Their forensic analysis underscores the critical role of media forensics at a time when digital manipulation technologies are increasingly accessible and can be used for disinformation, fraud and defamation.
Situational Pictures on IT Security
ATHENE analysed the IT infrastructures of various sectors such as universities, research institutions, political parties, administrations, critical infrastructure facilities and large enterprises. The resulting cyber security situation reports serve as the basis for targeted measures to eliminate vulnerabilities.
Technik für den digitalen Jugendschutz
Prof. Martin Steinebachs wegweisende Forschung zu Sexting-Risiken und Cybergrooming liefert Entscheidungsträgern und Ermittlungsbehörden unverzichtbare technische Lösungen zum Schutz Minderjähriger im digitalen Raum. Seine innovativen Erkennungsmethoden ermöglichen nicht nur Warnungen vor unachtsamem Teilen von Nacktfotos, sondern unterstützen auch maßgeblich die Prävention von digitalem Missbrauch, was die Gesellschaft vor gravierenden Folgen solcher Straftaten bewahrt.
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