Overview Project Description
ELASTIC redefines service orchestration within 6G networks, integrating
cutting-edge technologies like WebAssembly and Confidential Computing to
optimize network functionality and security. Our project not only aims to
advance the capabilities and reach of connectivity services but also ensures
robust security measures across diverse infrastructures.
Project Summary Key Objectives
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Executable Isolation Techniques
Enhance efficiency, portability, and security in in-network cloud and edge computing by analyzing and improving executable isolation across the entire lifecycle.
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6G Edge Workload Orchestration
Develop secure and efficient orchestration for edge and far-edge IoT workloads in critical 6G infrastructure, ensuring reliability, trust, and resilience.
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Secure Serverless FaaS Orchestration
Design architecture-agnostic, secure serverless FaaS orchestration to support diverse artifacts and workloads, ensuring data authenticity and trusted digital interactions.
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6G Standardization and Technology Dissemination
Support the standardization and dissemination of 6G technologies, aligning with EU supply capabilities for efficient, secure service deployment.
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Confidential and Privacy-Preserving Execution
Implement secure, architecture-agnostic execution environments using confidential computing and privacy-enhancing technologies for multi-stakeholders.
Expected Outcomes
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Cryptographic libraries
Post-quantum libraries and SDKs for 6G
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Computing framework
Confidential computing framework for cloud-edge environments
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Privacy protocols
Privacy-preserving protocols for heterogeneous 6G networks
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Security tools
Quantum-resistant security tools and artifacts
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Security standards
Enhanced security standards for future 6G deployments
Our Role Our Involvement
Abstract Machines supports FaaS and workload orchestration at the edge in
ELASTIC, enhancing IoT security and monitoring capabilities. Our expertise
in IoT security, fine-grained access control, and the Magistrala platform
makes us uniquely positioned to advance edge computing and secure
orchestration in 6G networks.
Our Responsibilities
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Task 2.1 Leadership (WP2)
Design and development of lightweight FaaS orchestration, including workload scheduling and supervision.
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Access Control Implementation
Implementing distributed access control policies for secure edge computing.
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Wasm Optimization
Assessing efficiency of Wasm workload execution and exploring eBPF/XDP for low-latency networking.
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Task 4.4 Leadership (WP4)
Leveraging OP-TEE protocol expertise to enhance workload orchestration on constrained IoT devices.
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Edge Security Enhancement
Improving Wasm support on embedded devices and strengthening Magistrala edge security features.
