ELASTIC Project

Women Driving #ELASTIC: Jelena Vasic on Communication, Creativity, and Impact Innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about how we share #ideas, engage #communities, and create #impact. In the?#ELASTIC?project, communication plays a crucial role in making #research accessible, connecting experts, and ensuring that technological advancements reach the right audiences. Leading the?Dissemination, Standardization, and Exploitation,?Jelena Vasic focuses on translating complex #research into clear and meaningful narratives that foster #collaboration and drive real-world adoption. “The way we communicate ideas shapes how they are understood and embraced. Marketing and creativity bridge the gap between technology and people, making innovation more accessible and impactful. When diverse perspectives influence this process, we open the door to fresh ideas, stronger connections, and meaningful change.” Encouraging open dialogue and knowledge exchange strengthens the research community and brings fresh ideas to the table. Through?#ELASTIC, we are building these connections to ensure that intelligent, secure, and adaptive systems don’t just remain concepts, but become a reality. #ELASTIC #WomenInSTEM #Communication #Diversity #Creativity Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber and Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

Robust Stack Smashing Protection for WebAssembly: New Research Publication WebAssembly is gaining adoption, but memory vulnerabilities remain an issue. A study by Quentin Michaud, Yohan Pipereau, Olivier Levillain, and Dhouha Ayed analyzes weaknesses in Stack Smashing Protection (SSP) and proposes improvements. Key Findings ?? SSP Reference Value Overwrite – WebAssembly's memory layout allows attackers to modify the reference value, bypassing protections. ?? Weak Randomness – SSP relies on runtime-generated randomness, which can fail, making the protection ineffective. Proposed Fixes ?? Secure Reference Storage – Moving the reference value to protected memory reduces exposure to attacks. ?? Handling Randomness Failures – Better error handling prevents predictable canary values that attackers can exploit. Impact Tests show that these improvements strengthen WebAssembly security without affecting performance. Making SSP a default feature would enhance protection across applications. Read the full study here:?https://lnkd.in/exKYzwX3 #ELASTIC #Publication #Research #WebAssembly Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber and Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

#ELASTIC Plenary Meeting in Ghent – Work, Plans, and a Feathery Observer ?? The #ELASTIC consortium gathered in Ghent, Belgium, on February 6-7, 2025, hosted by imec, for two days of productive discussions on #architecture, #pilots, and #technical advancements. Partners aligned on key developments in workload orchestration, privacy-preserving #AI, and edge computing, ensuring #ELASTIC continues to drive # innovation in secure and efficient distributed systems. ?? Key topics included: ? Advancing #ELASTIC’s pilots, from an IoT data fabric for 6G to privacy-preserving cloud migration. ? Enhancing secure execution through WebAssembly (WASM), eBPF, and TEEs. ? Planning upcoming testing, validation, and engagement efforts to maximize project impact. A huge thanks to imec for hosting us so well! And let’s not forget our unofficial guest—a local duck who seemed highly interested in edge computing. Maybe the next big breakthrough will be quack-driven AI? ?? For more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dT83gz8E #ELASTICProject #EdgeComputing #AI #ConfidentialComputing #6G #Ghent #Collaboration Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber and Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

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Women Driving #ELASTIC: Dhouha Ayed on Innovation and Security in 6G Building the future of #technology requires #diverse perspectives, and #cybersecurity is no exception. In the #ELASTIC project, experts from different backgrounds come together to address the challenges of next-generation networks. One of them is Dhouha Ayed, who focuses on systems #security to help ensure that #6G networks are not only advanced but also secure and resilient. "Driven by a passion for innovation and security, I strive to push the boundaries of technology in the realm of 6G and systems security, ensuring that future networks are not only advanced but also secure and resilient." Encouraging more women in STEM means fostering innovation from all perspectives. Through initiatives like #ELASTIC, we support a #diverse community of #researchers working together to shape the next generation of secure and intelligent networks. #WomenInSTEM #ELASTICProject #6GSecurity #DiversityInTech Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber & Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

Supporting Women and Girls in Science At?#ELASTIC, we recognize the importance of diversity in #STEM and the vital role women play in driving innovation. Women in our project are not just behind the scenes—they are leading the way! Our campaign celebrating women in #STEM has already begun with?Despina Kopanaki, our project manager. Stay tuned as we continue to showcase the incredible women shaping #ELASTIC! #WomenInSTEM #ELASTICProject #CelebratingDiversity Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber & Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

The #ELASTIC project plenary meeting is underway! Our partners have gathered in Ghent, Belgium, for two days of discussions, collaboration, and planning. A big thank you to imec for hosting us! Looking forward to productive sessions ahead. Stay tuned for updates! #ELASTICproject #PlenaryMeeting #Innovation Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber & Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

Women Driving #ELASTIC: Voices from Research, Management and Beyond Women in #STEAM bring diverse skills and perspectives that drive innovation and collaboration, and in the #ELASTIC project, they contribute across #research, #development, #management, #marketing, and #coordination. Through this campaign, we will highlight the #women behind the project, sharing their insights and experiences. We begin with Despina Kopanaki, Project Manager at Technical University of Crete (TUC), who shares her perspective on leadership and diversity: "Leadership in management is not about holding power, but about empowering others to reach their full potential with clarity, purpose, and integrity. Innovation thrives on diversity, and women bring unique perspectives that challenge boundaries, paving the way for a more inclusive and secure technological future." More stories to come. Stay tuned! Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber & Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

New Research: SURE – Secure Unikernels for Faster and Safer Serverless Computing Authored by Federico Parola (Politecnico di Torino), Shixiong Qi, Anvaya B. Narappa, K. K. Ramakrishnan (University of California, Riverside), and Fulvio Risso (Politecnico di Torino), this publication is part of the #ELASTIC Project and was presented at the ACM Symposium on Cloud Computing (SoCC ‘24). This work introduces SURE, a unikernel-based serverless framework designed to reduce function startup time and improve security. ?? High-performance zero-copy data plane – eliminates networking overhead for seamless inter-function communication. ?? Library-based sidecar for lightweight service mesh orchestration – reducing CPU overhead and improving efficiency. ?? Intel’s Memory Protection Keys (MPK) for secure shared memory access – preventing privilege escalation while maintaining high performance. ?? Up to 79× higher throughput compared to Knative, a widely used open-source serverless platform. ?? Access the full publication: https://lnkd.in/dpJ3R6hn #Serverless #CloudComputing #EdgeComputing #Cybersecurity #MemoryProtection #CloudSecurity #HighPerformanceComputing #AI #MachineLearning #ELASTICProject #Research #OpenSource Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Cyber & Digital imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino

Introducing #ELASTIC Project Partner Zentrix Lab! Zentrix Lab, based in Belgrade, Serbia, contributes to the #ELASTIC Project by developing custom #WebAssembly (Wasm) nodes and solutions for distributed intelligence. The focus is on improving #efficiency, #scalability, and #security in edge computing, addressing the demands of specific vertical industries and supporting emerging #6G infrastructures. As the leader of Work Package 6 (WP6), Zentrix Lab is responsible for the dissemination, communicaton and exploitation. To learn more about Zentrix Lab’s contributions to the #ELASTIC Project, visit: https://lnkd.in/ddDBnY9K #ELASTICProject #MeetThePartners #EdgeComputing #DistributedIntelligence #WASM #ResearchInnovation #6G Technical University of Crete Ericsson Telefónica Innovación Digital THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS Thales Digital Identity and Security imec Ultraviolet Group Aalto University Lund University Abstract Machines Zentrix Lab Politecnico di Torino