Introducing the CASTOR Project
The emerging needs of end-users determined a transition from cloud-centric services towards the edge of the networks. This shift has led to the emergence of the “compute continuum,” where computational resources are distributed across cloud, edge, and user equipment.
Digital for Planet is enthusiastic to join the CASTOR project, paving the way for a more secure future in our fast-changing digital environment.
What is the CASTOR Project?
Funded under the Horizon Europe Innovation Action program, the CASTOR Project aims to tackle the compute continuum challenges by developing and evaluating advanced technologies for trustworthy, seamless, and efficient communications across distributed infrastructures at the edge and far-edge of networks.
By establishing TRUST as a fundamental metric in networking, CASTOR aims to create trusted paths that allow service providers to confidently meet service level agreements. This initiative aligns with ongoing discussions about security assurance requirements across the telecommunications industry. At its core, CASTOR seeks to translate high-level user requirements into a combination of security needs and network resource policies. These policies will be enforced across continuum hardware and software, optimizing trusted communication paths that adapt to varying trust states.
As the project progresses, the findings from CASTOR will contribute to the development of trust-relevant standards under consideration by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), helping to shape the future of secure communications in our increasingly interconnected world.
In October, the CASTOR Consortium, composed of leading researchers and industry experts from telecommunications, aerospace, cybersecurity, and data intelligence, met in Athens to align on the project’s developments. They emphasized the significance of CASTOR in enabling secure communications within the evolving landscape of the compute continuum.
At Digital for Planet we are thrilled to be part of this forward-looking project, overseeing the communication and dissemination of CASTOR’s activities and outcomes.
Real-World Applications and Impact
CASTOR’s technologies will be validated through real-world use cases that involve sharing security and safety-critical information across various domains, such as connected cars, automated mobility, drones in Flying Ad-Hoc Networks, and airspace applications. Notably, CASTOR will conduct tests involving:
- Air Traffic Management: Facilitating data sharing between airports to enhance monitoring and management of aircraft traffic, factoring in critical safety data extracted from airport sensors.
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: Focusing on data collection and sharing among connected cars to improve safety measures and ensure reliable traffic routing.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Ensuring secure communication between ground stations and UAVs to maintain the integrity and privacy of mission-critical parameters.
Stay Updated
CASTOR project represents a pivotal advancement in the quest for secure and trustworthy communications across diverse infrastructures, promising a safer future for critical applications in our rapidly evolving digital landscape.
For those interested in following the evolution of the project, updates are available on the social media channels – X and LinkedIn. Further information can also be found on the official website.