CERTIFY Podcast Series #004

This episode of the CERTIFY podcast features Francesca Giampaolo, a Consulting Project Manager at Engineering in Rome, discussing the challenges and innovations in IoT security. Hosted by Rohit Bohara, the episode explores Francesca's 17-year career, her expertise in European research projects, her contributions to IoT security advancements, Challenges and Exloitation Activities, IoT Keys and its Future.

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Francesca's work in the CERTIFY project centers on addressing major IoT security challenges: device vulnerabilities, data privacy, and scalability of security measures. The project integrates solutions like intrusion detection systems, end-to-end encryption, and device authentication, with a strong focus on aligning with industry standards and covering the entire device lifecycle from design to decommissioning.

The success of research projects is measured through both economic and scientific impact, with potential outcomes like startup creation or further research developments. The importance of creating tailored exploitation plans and fostering collaboration within project teams is emphasized, particularly when it comes to managing diverse roles and aligning goals to ensure the success of the project.

Francesca highlights the importance of agility in industrial projects but acknowledges the complexity and evolving nature of research initiatives. CERTIFY aims to provide a comprehensive approach to securing IoT devices by integrating intrusion detection systems, data security measures, device authentication, and access control mechanisms. This is dedicated to meeting industrial standards to ensure alignment with existing best practices and regulatory frameworks for IoT security.