LINKS Foundation is a non-profit research center based in Turin, Italy. Within the UNITY-6G project, the foundation is represented by its Cybersecurity Research group. This group leads research activities focused on enhancing the security of connected systems, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and Critical Infrastructure, aiming to elevate them to a higher level of cybersecurity.
The research focuses on identifying and analyzing the threats and vulnerabilities of these systems in order to design effective protective solutions. A key challenge lies in developing these solutions to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, which target not only the connected devices but also the underlying critical infrastructures such as communication networks and satellite systems.
LINKS will explore the role of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) and Smart Contracts in 6G networks to build mechanisms to make data trusted for security, auditing, and decision–making.
Participation in UNITY-6G is important for LINKS as it aligns with its strategic goals in cybersecurity research and innovation. The project offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the design of secure, trustworthy 6G networks, and to strengthen collaborations within the European research ecosystem. UNITY-6G enables LINKS to advance its expertise and reinforce its role in shaping future secure communication systems.
Within the project, LINKS explores the role of Trusted Computing techniques to enhance the security and resilience of 6G infrastructures. Based on this research, LINKS will develop a set of technology assets that will be transferable to its network of partners, supporting the broader adoption of secure 6G solutions.
The UNITY-6G project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 101192650. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
This work has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).