GHOST envisions a transparent cybersecurity environment for all Europeans living in a connected world. The aim of the project is to raise awareness and understanding of consumers in regards cybersecurity risks and enable them to make informative decisions affecting their cyber-physical security and privacy.

The mission of GHOST is to deliver the first generation of disruptive software-enabled usable security network solutions for smart-home occupants. GHOST technology increases the level and the effectiveness of automation of existing cybersecurity services, enhances system self-defence and opens up the cybersecurity ‘blackbox’ to consumers. The project builds trust using advanced usable transparency tools derived from end-users’ mental models. GHOST software is embedded in home network gateways and performs network analysis and deep packet inspections for suspicious pattern recognition.
Technically, to achieve the above GHOST:
applies machine learning and data analytics for malicious behaviour detection,
carries out context-aware real-time risk assessment,
applies data analytics and visualization for effortless user comprehension and decision support,
strengthens security defence through blockchain technology and smart contracts, and
ensures interoperability with various gateways and a wealth of IoT devices through a dedicated middleware layer.