Welcome to a thesis defence at DSV! In his PhD thesis, Elias Seid studies how we can address the threat of advanced cyberattacks.
On September 30, 2025, Elias Seid will present his PhD thesis at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV), Stockholm University. The title of the thesis is “Adaptive Framework for Security Attack Monitoring in Cyber-Physical Systems”.
PhD student: Elias Seid, DSV
External reviewer: Tomaž Klobučar, Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Main supervisor: Oliver Popov, DSV
Supervisor: Fredrik Blix, DSV
The defence takes place at DSV in Kista, starting at 14:00 pm. Find your way to DSV
Abstract
The dissertation presents an adaptive security framework for cyber-physical systems (CPSs) to address the growing challenges posed by evolving cyberattacks. CPSs rely on seamless integration between computational and physical components, making security breaches potentially catastrophic. Traditional methods often fail to keep pace with rapidly advancing threats. The proposed framework leverages real-time monitoring and adaptive model predictive control to dynamically adjust defences based on the threat type, frequency, and severity. By forecasting the impact of various strategies, the system identifies optimal responses to enhance resilience and mitigate risks. The approach strengthens CPS security by adapting to the continuously evolving threat landscape and safeguarding system integrity and functionality.
