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Analysing Foundation models in the security context
Addressing the scheduled research project "Holistic Evaluation of Generative Foundation Models in a Security Context" (HEGEMON), the Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) is organising a virtual partnering event on 31 July 2024. The event offers a platform for potential bidders and interested parties to learn about requirements and opportunities of the research project, and to exchange ideas.
The term “foundation model” describes complex neural networks that have been trained on large, unspecific amounts of data, and are characterised by their versatility in a wide range of applications. Foundation models enable the generation of complex text, image or audio content based on free input (prompts). However, these models require a high initial training effort and comprehensive evaluation, particularly in the context of internal and external security.
With this in mind, the research team led by Dr. Daniel Gille, Head of Artificial Intelligence in Cyberagentur's Key Technologies department, has developed various research assignments and use cases. Data sets provided by the Bundeswehr Geoinformation Centre will also be a part of the planned tender. "The research questions are divided into three main areas," explains Daniel Gille: "Benchmarking as a problem of interdisciplinary basic research, development of a holistic foundation model benchmark against the application background of geoinformation, and development of a demonstrator for solving specific tasks in geoinformation."
The development of benchmarks and adaptation of foundation models as well as their demonstrator implementation are to be realised in a unique competitive constellation in which each participant is in direct comparison with all other participants in terms of both benchmark and model development. Each model is evaluated and ranked against all benchmarks developed. All benchmarks and further research results are also evaluated separately regarding their specific contribution.
The virtual partnering event on 31 July 2024, from 13:30 to 15:30 CEST, offers the opportunity to learn more about this research project, and to exchange ideas with potential partners. Further information on the event and registration can be found on the research project website.
Further information:
https://www.cyberagentur.de/hegemon
Contact:
Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH
Große Steinstraße 19
06108 Halle (Saale)
Michael Lindner
Press Officer
Phone: +49 151 44150 645
E-mail: presse@cyberagentur.de
Background: Cyberagentur
The Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) was founded by the Federal Government in 2020 as a fully in-house company of the Federal Government under the joint leadership of the Federal Ministry of Defence and the Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs with the aim of adopting an application strategy-related and cross-departmental view of internal and external security in the field of cybersecurity. Against this backdrop, the work of the Cyberagentur is largely aimed at the institutionalised implementation of highly innovative projects that are associated with a high risk in terms of achieving the objectives, but at the same time can have a very high potential for disruption if successful.
The Cyberagentur is part of the National Security Strategy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The Cyberagentur is headed by Prof Dr Christian Hummert as Research Director and Managing Director and Daniel Mayer as Commercial Director.
Dr Daniel Gille, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Key Technologies at Cyberagentur.
https://www.cyberagentur.de/foundation-models-in-the-security-context-under-the-...
https://www.cyberagentur.de/hegemon/
Dr Daniel Gille, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Key Technologies at Cyberagentur.
Andreas Stedtler
Cyberagentur
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