CYBERSECURITY
The Cybersecurity and IT Architectures research line at ITCL is focused on developing secure, scalable solutions tailored to the most demanding digital and industrial environments. This line works closely with companies to design and implement resilient technological infrastructures capable of handling large volumes of data while ensuring the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of that information.
Our work centers on the design and implementation of secure, distributed architectures, including on-premise, cloud, edge, and fog computing infrastructures. These solutions are built following principles of Security by Design and Defense in Depth, incorporating proactive measures against cyber threats.
We develop and integrate advanced mechanisms for authentication, encryption, continuous monitoring, and intrusion detection, applied to both corporate systems and industrial or critical infrastructures. We also focus on the application of cybersecurity standards and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, and compliance with specific sectoral regulations.
Additionally, we design and validate secure architectures for connected environments such as Smart Cities, Smart Energy systems, and Factories of the Future (FoF), where distributed systems must ensure the protection of devices, communications, and sensitive data.
Our experience in R&D projects spans the entire country, collaborating with companies that require robust and cybersecure technological environments as the foundation for their digital transformation and evolution towards connected, intelligent industrial models.
CYBERSECURITY CAPABILITIES
GOVERNANCE, RISK, AND COMPLIANCE
- Threat identification and risk assessment related to information security that could impact assets and business continuity.
- Definition of policies and regulations to implement an effective cybersecurity strategy that protects information and ensures regulatory compliance.
- Awareness and training to promote a cybersecurity culture among employees and encourage good practices and skills to identify risks.
- Alignment with standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
SECURE ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEM DESIGN
- Design of secure network architectures based on principles like Zero Trust, least privilege, and defense in depth.
- Secure integration of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) environments.
- Development of secure and robust systems applying security-by-design from the outset.
- Analysis of requirements and characteristics of each application individually, using secure software development practices.
DATA SECURITY
- Implementation of measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization’s critical data.
- Integration of post-quantum cryptography algorithms into systems, including low-performance devices (microcontrollers) or FPGAs, to ensure resistance against quantum attacks.
- Development of blockchain-based solutions to ensure data integrity and traceability.
- Application in various environments: healthcare, industrial, automotive, etc.
CYBERSECURITY LABORATORY
- Simulation of an IT/OT environment through a hybrid (physical and virtual) lab to carry out attacks in a controlled and isolated setting on any part of the topology.
- Evaluation of various architectures, configurations, and security tools to test their effectiveness and compare different security approaches.
- Analysis of vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, response protocols, etc., across diverse scenarios to ensure the security of industrial environments or critical infrastructures.
- Generation of datasets to train AI models, using data from network traffic, malware, event logs, etc
THREAT MONITORING AND DETECTION
- Application of artificial intelligence techniques to detect anomalies in communications and processes.
- Deployment of monitoring systems with real-time detection capabilities and alert visualization on dashboards.
- Use of honeypots to research real-world threats and attack techniques with the aim of developing more effective defense measures.
OUR CYBERSECURITY TEAM
This line is driven by highly qualified senior and junior researchers committed to continuous innovation and development. Our team includes computer scientists, mathematicians, data analysts, and more.
Ángel López Campo
Head of Cybersecurity
Computer Engineer with extensive experience in participating in and managing R&D projects, especially in the fields of cybersecurity, embedded devices, and secure software development.
His main research areas focus on developing cybersecurity solutions for industrial environments and critical infrastructures, particularly related to honeypots, network monitoring systems, and anomaly detection. He is also specialized in IoT system design and the study of their vulnerabilities and protection measures, such as integrating post-quantum cryptography. He holds several software registrations and a patent.
As the head of Cybersecurity solutions at ITCL, he coordinates a multidisciplinary team to carry out projects and research that protect and add value to companies.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Share4business – ¿Cómo gestionar flotas de Carsharing de forma eficiente?
Desarrollo de un sistema que permita gestionar flotas de vehículos smart e interaccionar a los usuarios con el servicio a través de una aplicación móvil.
Duración: 2018 – 2019
PROSUMES – Optimización Inteligente de Redes de Energía
Desarrollo de un sistema integral e inteligente de gestión de la energía, que abarque desde la medición, a la gestión energética eficiente y transacciones que pueda implementarse localmente en vecindarios, áreas industriales, agrupaciones o colectivos de edificios, etc. que dispongan de fuentes de energía renovable y estén interesados en realizar un autoconsumo compartido de esta generación de energía renovable.
Duración: 2021 – 2022
ALMATIC – Optimización de Mantenimiento Predictivo
Investigación de una plataforma de análisis de datos sobre la que se desplegará un sistema Smart Data que procese la información de la industria de propósito general y sobre la que se estudiarán algoritmos basados en técnicas avanzadas de IA para identificación de potenciales problemas en los sectores de interés estudiados.
Duración: Septiembre 2021 – Septiembre 2022
Cibertraz – Trazabilidad del Mantenimiento con Blockchain IoT
En la actualidad, los sistemas de información de las industrias son sistemas embebidos donde normalmente los empleados introducen los registros correspondientes. De esta manera, la recogida de datos se ve influenciada por el factor humano, por lo que dichos datos pueden estar distorsionados asociando así una incertidumbre sobre los mismos.
Duración: Septiembre 2019 – Diciembre 2021
Cybersec – Seguridad Informática en Tecnologías Emergentes
El proyecto CYBERSEC investiga en diversas tecnologías, técnicas, herramientas, metodologías y conocimientos dirigidos a desarrollar soluciones tecnológicas para la securización frente a Ciberataques de entornos conectados de alta criticidad, tales como la Industria 4.0, las Smart Cities o las Infraestructuras críticas.
Duración: 2020 – 2024
AI4Labour – Reestructuración de la Población con IA
Las tecnologías basadas en el procesamiento de datos están cambiando no sólo las normas de fabricación, sino también la vida cotidiana de las personas. Esto puede garantizar la concentración en trabajos más estratégicos o más analíticos.
Duración: 48 meses
