The Institute of IT Security Research comprises the two research groups for Secure Societies and Data Intelligence as well as the Josef Ressel Center for Blockchain Technologies & Security Management.
According to an extensive German study, attacks on IT and telecommunications systems represent the most significant current and future threat to the economy. The quality and complexity of attacks on IT systems and targeted attacks on competitors are increasing and are particularly dangerous for businesses and public-sector organisations.
The Institute of IT Security Research has very close ties to the private sector and public institutions and carries out research with Austrian and international partners.