FZI Living Lab Security and Law

Cybersecurity attacks and industrial espionage are current threats to companies and individuals. IT systems are often vulnerable and therefore pose a risk. Many decision-makers and users have little insight into current challenges and possible solutions.

At the FZI Living Lab Security and Law, we make users aware of security challenges in a clear and practical way and show them how solutions for more security can look. Current research projects are used for this purpose, as are practical demonstrations on various topics.

Furthermore, research questions related to IT law are illustrated, particularly the potential of modern information technology to make legal issues tangible and experienceable. What rights and obligations arise with autonomous IT systems? Who is liable for accidents or IT security incidents? With these and other questions, we present the interconnection between law and IT security as a tangible concept.

Our research focuses on the following topics:

• Hardware security
• Cryptography
• Secure software development
• Network security
• IT security management
• Legal aspects (e.g. data protection or liability)