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Research interests
Abdelkader Shaaban is a Scientist at the Centre for Digital Safety and Security (DSS) at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Computer Science from the University of Vienna, focusing his thesis on cybersecurity in the automotive domain. Abdelkader's research focuses on cybersecurity in areas such as automotive, railways, IoT, CPS, and smart manufacturing. He emphasizes threat analysis and security requirements management processes driven by standards like the ISA/IEC 62443-series, ISO 21434, IEEE 1686, and ISO/IEC 27000-series. Additionally, he is a member of the Austrian Standards Committee JTC1/SC42 on Artificial Intelligence and is active in the SoQrates Working Group for Automotive Safety & Cybersecurity.
Education/Academic qualification
Automotive Cybersecurity Competencies, Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer Training, EURO SPI: European System, Software & Service Process Improvement & Innovation
Award Date: 31 Mar 2023
Doctoral Degree in Computer Science, PhD, An Ontology-Based Cybersecurity Framework for the Automotive Domain - Design, Implementation, and Evaluation, Faculty of Computer Science, University of Vienna
Award Date: 28 Jul 2021
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Research output
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A ThreatGet-Based Framework for Aligning System Security with the Cyber Resilience Act
Shaaban, A. (Author and Speaker) & Schmittner, C., 21 Aug 2025, Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security. SAFECOMP 2025: CoC3CPS, DECSoS, SASSUR, SENSEI, SRToITS, and WAISE, Stockholm, Sweden, September 9, 2025, Proceedings. Törngren, M., Troubitsyna, E., Gallina, B., Schoitsch, E. & Bitsch, F. (eds.). Vol. 15955. p. 101-114 14 p. ( Lecture Notes in Computer Science ; vol. 15955).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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Bridging Theory and Practice for Enhanced Cybersecurity Awareness in Critical Infrastructures
Shaaban, A. (Author and Speaker) & Schauer, S., 16 May 2025, 2025: 22nd International ISCRAM Conference, Halifax, Canada: Managing and Responding to Coastal Disasters and Climate Change. Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM, 16 p. (Proceedings of the International ISCRAM Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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Cybersecurity Competencies for the future - insights from the project Cybersecurity Kompetenz Austria (CSKA)
Schmittner, C., Shaaban, A. (Author and Speaker), Tananau Blumenschein, E., Von Laufenberg, R., Hopf, S., Dangl, H. & Blahut, S., Oct 2025, IDIMT-2025: ICT in Business: AI Everywhere? Glory and Disgrace of AI. Doucek, P., Sonntag, M. & Nedomova, L. (eds.). Vol. 54. p. 193 - 201 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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HyLLM-IDS: A Conceptual Hybrid LLM-Assisted Intrusion Detection Framework for Cyber-Physical Systems
Muhammad, M. (Author and Speaker), Shaaban, A., German , R. & Al Sardy, L., 21 Aug 2025, Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security. SAFECOMP 2025: CoC3CPS, DECSoS, SASSUR, SENSEI, SRToITS, and WAISE, Stockholm, Sweden, September 9, 2025, Proceedings. Törngren, M., Troubitsyna, E., Gallina, B., Schoitsch, E. & Bitsch, F. (eds.). Springer, Vol. 15955. p. 129-142 13 p. ( Lecture Notes in Computer Science ; vol. 15955).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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Cyber Resilience Act: Overview and Impact on Securing AIMS5.0 Indoor Food Production
Shaaban, A. (Speaker) & Schmittner, C. (Speaker), 12 Nov 2024. 1 p.Research output: Poster presentation without proceedings
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Activities
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Network Protection for Energy Control Systems
Shaaban, A. (Speaker)
28 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Invited talk to industry or public institution
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IDIMT 2025 ICT in Business: AI Everywhere? Glory and Disgrace of AI (Event)
Shaaban, A. (International Programme Committee - Member), Radoslav, D. (International Programme Committee - Member), Doucek, P. (International Programme Committee - Member), Lisnik, A. (International Programme Committee - Member), Maryska, M. (International Programme Committee - Member), Nedomova, L. (International Programme Committee - Member), Neubauer, G. (International Programme Committee - Member), Pavlicek, A. (International Programme Committee - Member), Pitner, T. (International Programme Committee - Member), Rainer, K. (International Programme Committee - Member), Schoitsch, E. (International Programme Committee - Member), Sonntag, M. (International Programme Committee - Member) & Tkác, M. (International Programme Committee - Member)
3 Sept 2025 → 5 Sept 2025Activity: Editorial and Review Activities › Participation in Conference Committees
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Theoretical Foundations of Cyber Threat Intelligence, Hunting, and Modelling for Advanced System Protection
Shaaban, A. (Speaker)
15 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Invited talk at a scientific conference or institution
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Secure Network Architecture and Design
Shaaban, A. (Speaker)
29 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Invited talk at a scientific conference or institution
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Network Protection for Energy Control Systems!
Shaaban, A. (Speaker)
7 Apr 2025 → 11 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Invited talk at a scientific conference or institution