New Member
New PhD Student Joins TASC
Makarand Karanjalkar joins TASC to research Behavioural Threat Intelligence (BTI) for next-generation autonomous cyber defence.
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Newly Rebranded in 2026
Trustworthy, Embedded and Autonomous Systems Centre
Over 20 years of pioneering security research. Formerly the Smart Card and IoT Security Centre (SCC), now advancing trustworthy computing for the modern era.
A New Chapter Begins
After more than 20 years of impactful research, commercialisation, and student-led innovation, the Smart Card and IoT Security Centre (SCC) has become the Trustworthy, Embedded and Autonomous Systems Centre (TASC).
This transition reflects our evolving research focus while building on our strong track record in Trusted Execution Environments, mobile device forensics, and cyber-physical system security. Our broadened mission now spans secure autonomous platforms, embedded AI, telecommunications, digital identity, and media broadcasting security.
20+
Years of Research
230+
Papers
4
Books (Springer)
15+
PhD Graduates
Featured Publication
The first comprehensive book on modern Trusted Execution Environments
New in 2024
Trusted Execution Environments
Carlton Shepherd, Konstantinos Markantonakis | Springer
The first comprehensive book on TEEs, covering everything from smart cards to Intel SGX and ARM TrustZone. Essential reading for security practitioners and researchers working with secure computing platforms.
Research Areas
Advancing security across embedded systems, autonomous platforms, and trusted computing
Trusted Execution Environments
Intel SGX, ARM TrustZone, AMD SEV, and secure element technologies for protected computing.
Learn moreSmart Cards & Secure Elements
Java Card, GlobalPlatform, multi-application platforms, and payment system security.
Learn moreAI on the Edge
Secure on-device machine learning, privacy-preserving inference, and adversarial robustness for embedded AI.
Learn moreInternet of Things
Embedded systems, constrained device protocols, smart grid security, and IoT architectures.
Learn moreCyber-Physical Systems
Automotive security, avionics, drone/UAV security, and industrial control systems.
Learn moreBlockchain & Distributed Systems
Smart contracts, e-voting, decentralised identity, and zero-knowledge proofs.
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Latest News
Updates from TASC research and activities
Publication
W3C Encrypted Media Extensions Paper Published
TASC researchers examine security and privacy risks in the W3C EME standard used by Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming platforms.
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Announcement
TASC Rebranding Announcement
After 20+ years, the Smart Card Centre becomes the Trustworthy, Embedded and Autonomous Systems Centre.
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Publication
Control-Flow Attestation Survey Published
PhD students Zhanyu Sha and Amir Rafi publish comprehensive survey in Computers and Security, examining over 30 proposals.
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Award
IEEE SMC Research and Innovation Award
Research and Innovation Award from the IEEE SMC TC on Homeland Security.
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Award
Outstanding Mentoring / Developing Others
Festival of Research 2025 — Research Engagement Awards, Royal Holloway.
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Book
TEE Book Published by Springer
The first comprehensive book on modern Trusted Execution Environments, authored by Prof. Markantonakis and Dr Shepherd.
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Publication
DECML Framework Published
Privacy-preserving collaborative machine learning framework published at IEEE GCAIoT 2024.
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Publication
Android Sensor Security Research
Security oversights in Android sensor multiplexing discovered and published in IEEE TDSC. Bug bounty from Google donated to charity.
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Publication
DRM Security Analysis at TrustCom
Amir Rafi presented the first security evaluation of mobile DRM systems at IEEE TrustCom 2023.
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Project
EXFILES Project Concludes
EU Horizon 2020 EXFILES project concluded after three years of developing forensic tools for encrypted mobile devices.
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Publication
Hardware Performance Counters Research
Research in IEEE TC showed HPCs can identify functions in compiled libraries and TEEs with 86-99% accuracy.
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