Master Thesis: Exploring Hardware-Assisted Type Safety in C++

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In short

Ericsson Research Security seeks a Master's student to investigate hardware-assisted type safety in C++. The project focuses on exploring technologies like CHERI and MTE to prevent type-related vulnerabilities in performance-critical software, with a practical proof-of-concept on a hardware-assisted platform.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate hardware-assisted technologies for enforcing language-level type safety in C++.
Design a practical dynamic type-enforcement scheme for type-confusion risks in complex C++ programs.
Build a proof of concept on a hardware-assisted platform.
Evaluate security coverage, compatibility with existing software, and performance overhead.

Requirements

Master’s student in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Solid understanding of Linux processes and runtime security.
Systems programming experience, preferably in C and C++.
Curiosity, creativity, and interest in software security research.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with assembly is an advantage.
Technical reports or other work authored, such as coursework or blog posts.
GitHub profile.

Benefits

Outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible.
Be challenged, but not alone.
Joining a team of diverse innovators.
Opportunity to craft what comes next.

Skills

C++LinuxCassemblyPython

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