Research Groups
The Institute of Cybersecurity at Ludovika University of Public Service brings together interdisciplinary research groups addressing the technological, human, societal, legal and strategic dimensions of cybersecurity. The groups conduct scientific research, foster academic cooperation and contribute to a better understanding of contemporary cybersecurity challenges.
For further information about individual research groups and opportunities for scientific cooperation, please contact the respective research group leaders through their academic profiles.
1. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Research Group
The research group examines the cybersecurity challenges of critical information infrastructures, focusing on cyber risks, vulnerabilities, industrial control systems and operational resilience. Its research explores technological, organizational and regulatory approaches to protecting essential services and ensuring operational continuity.
Head of Research Group: Viktória Hankó, Doctoral Researcher
2. Cyber Exposure and Threat Intelligence Research Group
The research group focuses on Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), cyber exposure assessment and the analysis of emerging cyber threats. Its research covers open-source threat intelligence, adversarial tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), and methods for integrating threat intelligence into cybersecurity risk assessment and decision-making.
Head of Research Group: Olga Lavro-Gazdag, Doctoral Researcher
3. Cyber Resilience and Knowledge Capital Development Research Group
The research group investigates organizational and societal cyber resilience, cybersecurity knowledge development and organizational preparedness. Its research explores security competencies, organizational learning, crisis readiness and the effectiveness of approaches supporting sustainable cyber resilience.
Head of Research Group: Dr. habil. András Tóth, Lieutenant Colonel, Associate Professor
4. Cyber Warfare Research Group
The research group examines military cyber operations, cyber warfare and the strategic and operational dimensions of cyberspace. Its research addresses defensive and offensive cyber capabilities, military cybersecurity preparedness, and doctrinal and organizational approaches, with particular attention to NATO frameworks and national defence requirements.
Head of Research Group: Prof. Dr. László Kovács, Major General, Professor
5. Cybercrime Research Group
The research group investigates cybercrime from criminological and interdisciplinary perspectives, focusing on criminal behaviour, victimization and emerging patterns of technology-enabled crime. Particular attention is given to online financial offences, illicit digital markets and the social and technological factors influencing cybercriminal activities.
Head of Research Group: Dr. Tibor Kiss, Police Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Professor
6. Cybersecurity of Mobility and Cyber-Physical Systems Research Group
The research group investigates cybersecurity challenges in intelligent transportation, connected mobility and cyber-physical systems. Its research focuses on the security of interconnected infrastructures, system communications, cyber risks and the resilience of complex technological environments.
Head of Research Group: Gergő Katona, Doctoral Researcher
7. Digital Media and Influence Research Group
The research group explores digital communication, information manipulation and media literacy from social science and legal perspectives. Its research focuses on deepfakes, AI-generated content, visual and verbal manipulation, young people's digital media use and the development of media and AI competencies.
Head of Research Group: Dr. habil. Ágnes Veszelszki, Associate Professor
8. Emerging Technologies Research Group
The research group examines the cybersecurity risks, applications and societal implications of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on technological security challenges and the responsible use of AI in higher education, public administration and public service.
Head of Research Group: Marió Máté Mile, Doctoral Researcher
9. Information Security Awareness Research Group
The research group investigates information security awareness, human factors and security-conscious behaviour. Its research focuses on cyber exercises, simulations, awareness campaigns and behavioural interventions, examining their effectiveness in improving threat recognition, security practices and organizational security culture.
Head of Research Group: Dr. Sándor Magyar, Colonel, Associate Professor
10. Information Threats and Societal Resilience Research Group
The research group examines disinformation, social engineering, information manipulation and psychological operations, focusing on their cognitive and societal implications. Its research includes network-based analysis of disinformation dissemination, human vulnerabilities and the factors influencing societal resilience to information threats.
Head of Research Group: Máté Dub, Doctoral Researcher
11. Innovative Cybersecurity Teaching Methodologies Research Group
The research group explores innovative approaches to cybersecurity education, including film-based learning, storytelling, project-based learning, simulations and AI-supported teaching methods. Particular attention is given to psychological characteristics, personality traits, motivation and individual differences influencing learning processes and educational effectiveness.
Head of Research Group: Pál Károly Laska, Doctoral Researcher
12. Regulation and Strategy Research Group
The research group examines cybersecurity regulation, governance and strategic policymaking at national, European and international levels. Its research addresses cybersecurity legislation, national and sectoral strategies, regulatory compliance and the organizational and policy implications of evolving cybersecurity requirements.
Head of Research Group: Dr. Lajos Muha, Colonel (Retired), Honorary Professor
13. Social Media Research Group
The research group investigates the technological, economic, societal and security dimensions of social media platforms. Its research covers platform economies, data-driven business models, privacy, digital surveillance, algorithmic influence, cybersecurity threats and user behaviour, with particular attention to responsible and secure platform use.
Head of Research Group: Mátyás Ináncsi, Assistant Lecturer