Olivier Festor

Olivier Festor is a Researcher at INRIA (French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology), specializing in network security, cloud computing, and IoT. His work focuses on developing scalable solutions for modern network challenges, including in-network computation, cloud service security, and anomaly detection.

Research Interests: Dr. Festor investigates vulnerabilities in distributed systems, designs protocols for efficient data processing (e.g., stateful in-network computation), and pioneers frameworks for IoT threat emulation. His recent work emphasizes cloud gaming optimization, automated security for service migrations, and darknet-based threat intelligence.

Publication Trends: Over 200 publications (1993–2024) reflect a shift toward cloud/IoT security and programmable networks. Recent articles prioritize machine learning for traffic classification, TOSCA-based cloud orchestration, and P4-enabled data planes, highlighting applied research with industry relevance.