Thesis Work for Security of data-driven control

Placering
Västerås

Thesis Work for Security of data-driven control
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This position reports to
R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities
ABB Corporate Research Center in Sweden is located in Västerås, about 100 kilometers west of Stockholm. Together with our colleagues in other R&D centers we develop technologies for future products and services for ABB's core businesses. In a collaboration with the Division of Decision and Control Systems we offer a thesis project focusing on cyber security of data driven control systems. In a world where malicious actors are growing more sophisticated, how do we safeguard control systems that rely solely on data? Imagine a scenario where an adversary understands your detection mechanisms. Can they manipulate your learning algorithms in subtle, undetectable ways, potentially compromising the entire system? This project aims to delve into the above questions. We will investigate how to design robust detectors that can defend data-driven control systems against cyber-attacks. Furthermore, we will explore how adversaries with knowledge of our detection strategies could influence the learning process. Details: • Start in January/February 2025 for a duration of 5 months • 30 ECTS per student • 1 student • On site at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås or at the DCS division of KTH Objective: The roadmap of the project is as follows: • Guided literature review • Design attack policies against learning algorithms • Design safety mechanisms to detect attacks • Explore some applications The project has the potential to lead to conference publication

Qualifications for the role

• Drive and interest to work with real-world use cases.
• Background in control engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related field
• Knowledge on cyber security and optimization
• Programming skills in Python or MATLAB
• Self-driven and solution oriented
• Good spoken and written English
• Analyze results and draw conclusions
• Good soft skills and collaborative spirit

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together. More information: Recruiting Manager Linus Thrybom, +46 730 80 99 06, will answer your questions. Any other questions please contact, Alf Isaksson ([email protected]). Positions are filled continuously. Apply with your CV, academic transcripts and a cover letter in English via ABB career page. Welcome to apply! We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory #Li-onsite

Locations
Västerås, Sweden