RWTH Aachen University SPICe Im Süsterfeld 9 52072 Aachen, GERMANY
Since June 2024, I am a researcher at the SPICe group.
My research interest lies in securing Cyber-Physical Systems, especially
in Industrial Intrusion Detection Systems.
Publications
2025
FGCS
Secure Integration of 5G in Industrial Networks: State of the Art, Challenges and Opportunities
The industrial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from traditional wired fieldbus networks to cutting-edge 5G mobile networks. This transition, extending from local applications to company-wide use and spanning multiple factories, is driven by the promise of low-latency communication and seamless connectivity for various devices in industrial settings. However, besides these tremendous benefits, the integration of 5G as the communication infrastructure in industrial networks introduces a new set of risks and threats to the security of industrial systems. The inherent complexity of 5G systems poses unique challenges for ensuring a secure integration, surpassing those encountered with any technology previously utilized in industrial networks. Most importantly, the distinct characteristics of industrial networks, such as real-time operation, required safety guarantees, and high availability requirements, further complicate this task. As the industrial transition from wired to wireless networks is a relatively new concept, a lack of guidance and recommendations on securely integrating 5G renders many industrial systems vulnerable and exposed to threats associated with 5G. To address this situation, in this paper, we summarize the state-of-the-art and derive a set of recommendations for the secure integration of 5G into industrial networks based on a thorough analysis of the research landscape. Furthermore, we identify opportunities to utilize 5G to enhance security and indicate remaining challenges, identifying future academic directions.
2022
CDC
Harnessing Cooperative Anycast Communication for Increased Resilience in Wireless Control
René Glebke, Jan Scheiper, Stefan Lenz, Mirko Stoffers, and Klaus Wehrle
In 2022 IEEE 61st Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), May 2022