Training Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on security, privacy, and trust in Extended Reality (XR) systems
- Addresses unique risks in AR, MR, VR, and AI glasses
- Brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts
- Covers threat modeling, risk assessment, and privacy-preserving techniques
- Highlights human-centered and AI-driven security solutions
The Second Workshop on Enhancing Security, Privacy, and Trust in Extended Reality (XR) Systems is a specialized academic event dedicated to exploring the evolving challenges and solutions in XR security. As immersive technologies become increasingly integrated into daily life and industry, this workshop provides a platform for thought leadership, technical discussion, and community building among experts in the field.
Understanding Security and Privacy in XR Systems
Extended Reality technologies, including Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, and AI glasses, introduce new security and privacy concerns due to their immersive and intimate nature. These systems are now widely used in sectors such as education, manufacturing, design, art, and gaming, making the need for robust security and privacy measures more critical than ever.
The workshop addresses the unique vulnerabilities of XR, such as information leakage, behavioral tracking, spoofing, and unauthorized access to sensitive data. By focusing on these issues, the event aims to foster the development of trustworthy and user-centric XR systems.
Core Topics and Themes
Key topics include threat modeling, risk assessment, secure data transmission, and privacy-preserving techniques. The workshop also explores authentication, access control, and AI-driven security solutions tailored for XR environments. Real-world case studies and discussions on side-channel vulnerabilities provide practical insights into current challenges and mitigation strategies.
Special attention is given to security in collaborative and cloud-connected XR platforms, as well as the importance of human-centered and usable security designs. These discussions are essential for advancing both the technical and user experience aspects of XR security.
Audience and Event Experience
The workshop is designed for academic researchers, industry professionals, security architects, privacy engineers, and developers working in XR and cybersecurity. It also attracts government and defense technology experts, as well as organizations involved in education, manufacturing, gaming, and collaborative design.
Attendees can expect a dynamic program featuring a keynote from a leading research agency, invited talks, panel discussions, technical paper presentations, demos, and posters. The event emphasizes networking, academic-industry collaboration, and the exchange of innovative ideas in XR security.
Positioning and Impact
The workshop positions itself as a leading forum for addressing the strategic and technical challenges of securing immersive technologies. By fostering dialogue on novel attack surfaces, human-centered security, and AI-driven solutions, the event supports the advancement of secure, private, and trustworthy XR systems for the future.