How reliable are security assessments when they are performed entirely manually? In this Master’s thesis, you will explore how AI and static analysis can help support the (partial) automation of security assessments in software systems. You will work at the intersection of cybersecurity, software quality and AI while developing an approach with real-world impact.
Modern software systems are expected to comply with an increasing number of security requirements based on existing standards and best practices, such as encryption, authentication mechanisms and backup strategies. Assessing whether these security measures are correctly implemented is an important step in understanding the security posture of a system and identifying potential risks.
In practice, these security assessments are often performed manually by analyzing heterogeneous sources, including source code, technical documentation and infrastructure-as-code definitions. This process is time-consuming and error-prone.
The Assignment
This thesis explores opportunities to support or partially automate the assessment of security measures in software systems. However, it remains unclear to what extent such assessments can be reliably automated and which techniques are most suitable given the diversity of input sources and security requirements.
The goal of this thesis is to design and evaluate an approach for the (partial) automation of security assessments in software systems.
About Info Support
Info Support specializes in custom software, data/AI solutions, management, and training and is active in the Finance, Industry, Agriculture, Food & Retail, Mobility & Public, and Healthcare sectors. We provide solid and innovative solutions for complex and critical software issues. Our headquarters are located in Veenendaal (NL) and Mechelen (BE). At present, approximately 500 employees are employed by Info Support.
Info Support’s working method is characterized by a number of core values: solidity, integrity, craftsmanship, and passion. These core values are intertwined in our work and the way we interact with each other.
To ensure that all employees are always up to date with the latest developments, Info Support has an in-house IT Academy that eagerly satisfies the hunger for more or different knowledge and skills.
B2 language proficiency in Dutch is required.
