Two PhD Projects in Technology-Supported Risk Assessment
Technical University of Denmark - DTU Informatics
DTU Informatics would like to invite applications for two 3-year PhD positions starting November 1st, 2012, or earliest hereafter. Both positions are part of the TREsPASS project funded by the European Commission.
Project DescriptionInformation security threats to organisations have changed completely over the last decade, due to the complexity and dynamic nature of infrastructures and attacks. New attacks cleverly exploit multiple organisational vulnerabilities, involving physical security and human behaviour. Defenders need to make rapid decisions regarding which attacks to block, as both infrastructure and attacker knowledge change rapidly. Current risk management methods provide descriptive tools for assessing threats by systematic brainstorming. Attack opportunities will be identified and prevented only if people can conceive them. In today's dynamic attack landscape, this process is too slow and exceeds the limits of human imaginative capability. The TREsPASS project will complement current techniques with approaches for technology-supported risk estimation by predictive assessment of socio-technical security.
DTU Informatics plays a central role in the technical core work packages. The two PhD positions are in the area of specifying and modelling organizations (we lead this work package) and identifying vulnerabilities, attacks, and counter measures using formal methods such as static analyses and stochastic model checking. The PhD projects will be located in the section for Language-Based Technologies.
RequirementsCandidates must have a master degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or engineering, or equivalent academic qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates who can document experience with computer security, risk assessment, and attack trees, or a combination thereof, and in addition have a firm background in formal methods. Furthermore, good command of the English language and the ability to collaborate in a research team are essential.
Approval and EnrolmentThe scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in the ITMAN Graduate School Programme of DTU Informatics. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules at DTU, which may be obtained here.
Salary and appointment termsThe salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current Danish rules for PhD degree students.
Further InformationFurther information concerning the project can be obtained from Associate Professor Christian W Probst, tel., and Professor Flemming Nielson.
Further information concerning the application is available at the DTU Informatics PhD homepage, the DTU Informatics Graduate School ITMAN homepage or by contacting the responsible ITMAN Graduate School secretary: Ulla Jensen, DTU Informatics, phone: .
ApplicationApply online via Apply Online below. Applications must be submitted in English and we must have your online application by September 15th, 2012. Please open the link in the red bar below: "apply online" ("ansøg online").
Applications must include:
- application (letter of motivation)
- CV
- documentation of a relevant completed M.Sc. or M.Eng.-degree
- course and grade list of bachelor and master degrees
- Calculation of the weighted grade average, see guidelines here
DTU Informatics conducts research and education in the fields of mathematical modeling and computer science. The expanding mass of information and the increasingly complex use of advanced technology in society demand development of advanced computer based mathematical models and calculations. The unique competences of the institute are in demand in IT innovation and production.
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