Who we are
At the SaFEWaRe (Secure Code Lifecycle for Applications and Networking) Research Unit, our mission is to advance software security across the entire development lifecycle.
We pursue this through two main research directions:
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Secure Development Practices: We design tools and methodologies that embed security into every phase of the software lifecycle—from design to deployment.
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Regulatory Compliance: We ensure that software systems comply with critical international standards and regulations, including the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2).
Artificial intelligence plays a dual role in our work:
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As a challenge, we focus on securely integrating AI into software systems.
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As a solution, we harness AI to enhance software analysis and reduce cyber risks through improved accuracy and automation.
Beyond our research, we’re proud to collaborate with Cisco, actively contributing to the advancement of their optical network control plan.
The SaFEWaRe unit lies within the Cybersecurity center in Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK).
