The aim of the HIDENETS project (Highly Dependable IP Based Networks and Services, click here for a summary) was to develop and analyze end-to-end resilience solutions for distributed applications and mobility-aware services in ubiquitous communication scenarios. Technical solutions have been developed for applications with critical dependability requirements in the context of selected use-cases of ad-hoc car-to-car communication with infrastructure service support.

At CES 2016 in Las Vegas we could see a number of new offerings around payment systems. They are all based on Internet technologies and mostly use one or more smartphone features and apps. But what about alternatives which are convenient and secure and even anonymous?

The Security - Protection and Reliability division (Fachbereich Sicherheit - Schutz und Zuverlässigkeit) of the German Computer Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik GI) acts as a forum for all specialists active on topics of security, safety, dependability (reliability, availability). Special interest groups (SIGs) support scientific work as well as the exchange of ideas between science and industry. The cross-over characteristic of security topics is reflected in the divisional organization providing the basis for cross-functional work-groups, conferences and other joint activities between the SIGs, but also with other divisions, industrial partners and society in general.

Manfred was founding member of the division, which started in 2001, and was its elected speaker 2001 - 2006.