Soumaya Boussaha

I am a PhD researcher at SAP Labs' Security Research Team, based in Mougins, southern France. Under the supervision of Danieli Antonioli and Aurelien Francillon, I am dedicated to exploring various aspects of cybersecurity and privacy. My primary research area revolves around addressing privacy challenges in the web and specifically in the context of IoT (Internet of Things).

One of my key focuses is investigating fingerprinting methods employed on the web. By analyzing these techniques, I aim to understand their implications and develop strategies to mitigate their impact on user privacy. Additionally, I study the IoT domain, with a specific emphasis on electric car charging ecosystems. This use case allows me to explore privacy issues and propose solutions tailored to this unique context.

To aid in my research, I leverage dynamic flow tracking methods such as tainting. By employing these techniques, I can effectively trace privacy-sensitive flows and gain insights into the information shared and collected during different interactions. As part of my PhD program, I am actively working towards enhancing dynamic taint tracking solutions, aiming to improve their accuracy, efficiency, and applicability in real-world scenarios.

Through my research, I strive to address the evolving challenges in the web and IoT landscape, ultimately promoting a safer and more secure digital environment for users.