FOCUS roadmap proposal for the planning of "Security Research 2035"

Towards a trans-disciplinary security research paradigm

This is the structural overview page of the FOCUS roadmap. This roadmap is a proposal for planning for Security Research in a 2035 time frame based on the results of multiple scenario foresight as conducted in the FOCUS project. The roadmap is calibrated both towards five reference scenarios. These were integrated from sets of scenarios for future EU roles as a comprehensive security provider and of alternative futures for Security Research to support those roles, e.g. by capabiltiy development, training, etc.

The purpose of this entry page is to show the overall structure of the roadmap and to provide some entry ponits for navigating through and working with the roadmap.

The FOCUS roadmap refects the project's main conclusions for "Security Research 2035," lead by the project's idea to make a contribution to a trans-disciplinary security research paradigm that develops based on sustainable output of security research projects in late FP7, in Horizon 2020, and beyond.

FOCUS IT-based Knolwedge Platform

The roadmap is based on an overall integration of results form FOCUS scenario foresight work. To make the core roadmap a standalone document, major content from FOCUS deliverables has been included in the roadmap structure/sub-pages (and not just been hyperlinked). Continuative information has been included via hyperlinks to other parts of the FOCUS IT-based Knowledge Platform, such as scenario wikis or the European Security Research Glossary wiki. Please note that some wiki and other content may be restricted and only be accessible with login credentials.

FOCUS method

Scenario foresight in FOCUS included a broad number of different types of experts and stakeholders, and a variety of scenario information (such as online and on-site questionnaires, new social media information, workshops, studies, related projects’ results, etc.). In total (online and on site), FOCUS involved more than 600 external experts/stakeholders from more than 20 countries, both within and beyond the EU. Experts were identified in horizon scanning, in scanning of related projects, and by using partners’ lists of experts. Further experts were added based on project-related communication and turnout for project events. Participating experts represented EU bodies, national federal bodies and international bodies, industry, first responder organizations, think tanks, universities, NGOs, and other sectors. As far as its on-site work is concerned, FOCUS held more than 40 external and more than 30 internal foresight workshops.

As shown in the the knowledge landscape overview below, the roadmap is structured along two dimensions, blending elements from classical technology roadmapping with elements of a balanced scorecard:

1. A horizontal dimension (time line - immediate action, short-term, mid-term, long-term)

Reference scenarios

2. A vertical dimension. The vertical dimension is divided into two parts:

2a. Reference scenario aspects of the planning for "Security Research 2035" - these are "pull" factors, where futuristic scenarios require certain types and efforts of security research;

2b. General aspects of the planning for "Security Research 2035" - these are "push" factors, where certain general requirements for and expectations from security research drive the future development of that field of research.

European Security Research Glossary

Abbreviations and concepts relevant for the roadmap are explained in the FOCUS project's European Security (Research) Glossary (ESG)

The ESG explains acronyms and terms (with references) relevant for EU security and for the planning of security research in a 2035 time frame, as covered by the FOCUS project. Glossary content has been compiled from both FOCUS deliverables and documents and supporting desktop research. FOCUS collected and developed these basic glossary on security research to promote a common understanding on the subject for use by the public, authorities, researchers and practitioners.

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REFERENCE SCENARIO ASPECTS OF "SECURITY RESEARCH 2035" PLANNING

Initial end-users assessments and recommendations

Scenario drivers

Emerging key themes

Requirements identified from related projects

EU requirements

Comprehensive approach

Thematic scenarios for "EU 2035" security roles

Thematic scenarios for "Security Research 2035" to support those roles

Reference scenario 1

Natural disasters and global environmental change

Reference scenario 2

Critical infrastructure and supply chain protection

Reference scenario 3

EU as a global actor based on the wider Petersberg tasks

Reference scenario 4

EU internal framework (& EU homeland security)

Reference scenario 5

IT-based Knowledge Platform for scenario foresight/planning

Supporting tools

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GENERAL ASPECTS OF "SECURITY RESEARCH 2035" PLANNING

FOCUS conclusions for future Security Research

Concept of security in/of the EU

Current emerging key themes

Futuristic security research requirements identified from related projects

Futuristic security research requirements from EU Directorates General and Agencies

Comprehensive approach, including security governance

Cross-cutting aspects

Technology aspects

Ethics aspects

Education & training curriculum aspects

Usable Security Research

Good Security Research

System of Security Research

EU-U.S. research collaboration

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ASPECTS FOR INITIAL AND CONTINOUS CONSIDERATION

SHORT TERM

MID TERM

LONG TERM

REFERENCE SCENARIO PLANNING