Advancing security & privacy in the digital society of the future

Simula UiB

We are a leading research institute in cryptography and information theory based in Bergen. Our research spans algorithm and protocol design and analysis, side-channel security, privacy-enhancing technologies, AI security and privacy, and quantum technologies.

Advancing security & privacy in the digital society of the future

Simula UiB

We are a leading research institute in cryptography and information theory based in Bergen. Our research spans algorithm and protocol design and analysis, side-channel security, privacy-enhancing technologies, AI security and privacy, and quantum technologies.

About us

A leading research
institute in digital security

Simula UiB advances research in cryptography, information theory and secure digital technologies.

As host of Norway’s National Centre for Quantum Communication Networks and Applications (QCNA), we work with national and international partners to develop secure solutions for the digital society of the future. Our research combines scientific excellence with real-world impact through collaboration, innovation and education.

In the recent EVALMIT research evaluation conducted by the Norwegian Research Council, Simula UiB was rated

Internationally outstanding in terms of research output and very good to excellent in terms of collaboration with industry and public sector partners.