Coordinator:
Francesco BUCCAFURRI
Full Professor, affiliated to UNICAL

Research area 5 mainly deals with research activities in the field of cryptography and security in distributed systems. This area envisages the coexistence of different approaches, due to the vast scope of these fields and in order to identify specific objectives aimed at achieving long-term results of a high technological standard that will greatly benefit the country. The following sub-themes are taken into account: (i) cryptographic primitives and protocols, (ii) foundational cryptography and cryptanalysis, (iii) post-quantum cryptography, (iv) digital identity, authentication and accountability, and (v) distributed ledgers and blockchain. The aim is to bring together two distinct strands: the ongoing pursuit of deeper understanding (in all the above fields), and the goal of applying this investigative approach to real-world systems. As part of this initiative, this will be achieved through a single, overarching project focused on the concept of digital identification and tracking, exploring this concept from unconventional perspectives as well. In line with this overarching objective, the research strands of spoke 5 will follow different paths, fostering ongoing interaction and the vertical application of findings across specific fields of application.

Project Secure and TRaceable Identities in Distributed Environments (STRIDE):
PI: Francesco BUCCAFURRI, Full Professor, affiliated to UNICAL