Cookieness: Bypass Stack Canaries using Format String Vulnerabilities
In this article, the exploitation of a vulnerable binary is carried out, using a CTF (Capture The Flag) challenge designed specifically for this purpose. “Cookieness” is a challenge of the pwn category or binary exploitation that consists of reading a file called “flag.txt” through a format string vulnerability and a stack buffer overflow on a […]
Analysis of the European Union’s UAS regulatory framework
Analysis of the European Union’s UAS regulatory framework. One of the main concerns of European public bodies when deploying unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is to have a unified regulatory framework that provides safety for society as a whole. In December 2015, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulated the types of operations that UAVs can […]
Artificial Intelligence in Spanish industry: benefits and challenges
Artificial Intelligence in industry is no longer a futuristic technology but a reality present in various sectors. In Spain, more and more companies are adopting AI as a strategic tool to improve their business processes and stay competitive in an ever-changing global environment. The adoption of Artificial Intelligence, however, requires a cultural change in the […]
Intelligent displays: the key to improving situational awareness in military operations
Situational awareness is critical to military operations, enabling soldiers and pilots to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing situations on the battlefield. Intelligent displays play a key role in increasing situational awareness in aviation and ground applications. In this article, we explore how high-resolution, high-throughput displays improve situational awareness in military operations, both […]
6 aeronautical programs for the modernization of our Armed Forces
The Ukrainian war scenario has accelerated the process of modernization and improvement of military capabilities of allied countries within the NATO framework in order to be able to cope with present and future threats. A process that began almost ten years ago, with the commitment at the transatlantic summit in Wales to reach 2% of […]
The transformative potential of photonics in the business world
Understanding photonics: light and future Photonics, the science of light, is a rapidly growing discipline that is promising to change not only how we see the world, but also how we interact with it. From medical research to telecommunications, photonics has endless applications. But why is it relevant for companies? What are Photonic Integrated Circuits […]
Reflections on the defense industry and culture in Spain.
2nd Conference on Defense Journalism – The war in Ukraine and the new defense journalism Introduction This report compiles the main ideas of the second edition of the series on Journalism and Defense organized by Grupo Oesía, the APDEF (Association of Defense Journalists) and the Complutense University of Madrid. Under the theme “The Ukrainian […]
IRST: The revolution in infrared search and tracking systems
Infrared search and tracking technology, known as IRST (Infra Red Search & Track), has undergone significant advancement in recent years, providing a crucial tactical advantage in defense and security situations. This article will deal with the characteristics and benefits of IRST systems, their applications in different contexts and the solutions offered by Grupo Oesía. […]
The importance of simulation in security and defense training in one country
What is simulation in the field of security and defense? Simulation in the Armed Forces is an essential tool for combat preparation, since it allows the management and development of operations in fictitious and real terrain, effectively complementing the instruction and training of military units. Some of the applications of simulation in security and defense […]
Situational awareness: what is it and what are its uses?
Situational awareness or situation awareness is a global concept that involves everything that serves to perceive information from an environment. But its field of action is not limited to mere reception, but also encompasses the processing of all the information we acquire, in order to understand it and enable us to use it for a specific purpose, whatever its application.
GPS in Europe: a commitment to secure geolocation and navigation
Today, geolocation and navigation have become essential tools for a wide variety of industries and applications. From ground transportation to public safety, the accuracy and reliability of these systems have become critical to ensure their proper functioning. In this regard, the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Galileodeveloped by the European Commission and its space agencies, […]
The relevance of the PAZ satellite on its 5th anniversary
On February 22nd, the PAZ satellite, one of the main sources of pride for the Spanish space industry, celebrated its 5th anniversary, and we celebrated it in style, as it should be. Paz is the first Spanish Earth observation satellite using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) included in the PNOTS (National Satellite OT Program). The launch […]
Mobile World Congress 2023: What can we expect?
MWC2023The Mobile World Congress returns once again to Barcelona in 2023 to celebrate its seventeenth edition in Barcelona. It is surprising to make a comparative exercise between the technological innovations that were presented in this same city in the distant year 2006, with those that we will see in a few days. At that time, […]
Quantum cryptography and its impact on our cybersecurity
As an introduction to quantum cryptography, we begin by defining cryptography in security applied to protect information, both of users, their personal and private information, as well as that of companies and governments. To do so, we rely on ensuring confidentiality, integrity and authenticity. Confidentiality is ensured by encrypting communications from one point to another […]
Mobile World Congress 2023: what can we expect?
The Mobile World Congress returns to Barcelona for another year this 2023 to celebrate its seventeenth edition in Barcelona. It is surprising to make a comparative exercise between the technological innovations that were presented in this same city in the distant year 2006, with those that we will see in a few days. At that […]