Smart Systems Security (SSS) Laboratory
Welcome to SSS Lab!
We are computer security research lab
in the Department of Information Science Technology
at University of Houston.
We specialize in developing practical, accessible and effective security solutions for various smart "things" in our environment.
*We are currently seeking motivated Ph.D. students or PostDocs who are eager to contribute to cybersecurity of mobile, IoT or vehicular systems research. ▸ [Read more]
Research
Security of connected devices has become a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity strategies.
Our research interests revolve around designing and building frictionless security solutions
for various smart systems where people who have no or limited skills to operate computers can easily keep a secure connected environment. We primarily target following systems:
Home IoT Systems
Mobile and Wearable Systems
Advanced Vehicular Systems
Among many challenges, we investigate secure methods for device provisioning
(i.e., pairing, authentication) process. We explore how devices can use their surrounding contexts—like ambient sound, vibration, and electromagnetic radiation—to verify authenticity based on their unique environmental settings. This not only adds layers of security, but also dynamically adapts to the environment, making the process more user-friendly with minimal user intervention.
Latest News
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Apr 2024 : New paper accepted at Ubiquitous Robots (IEEE UR '24).
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Mar 2024 : New paper accepted at Design Automation for CPS and IoT (ACM/IEEE DESTION '24).
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Jan 2024 : Nesochi, Tommy, and Ethan joined our lab as undergraduate researcher. Welcome!
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July 2023 : Two U.S. patents on context-based pairing and authentication granted.
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May 2023 : Kyu In gave a talk at Security & Strategic Trade Management Academy @ UH.
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Sep 2022 : Kyu In joined Department of Information Science Technology @ UH.
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