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How working together delivered the key to unlocking the value of health data to European citizens

How working together delivered the key to unlocking the value of health data to European citizens
Dec 2, 2019

Summary Symphonic integrated into the EU Shield project, and which aims to share health care information across Europe, in a trusted way. Symphonic integrated a consent module which allows patient consent data to be captured and converted via configurable policies.
Linked Funders EC European Commission
People Bill Buchanan
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Health
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL https://www.symphonicsoft.com/shield-project/
University Spin-out - Cyan Forensics - Wins at GovTech Summit 2019

University Spin-out - Cyan Forensics - Wins at GovTech Summit 2019
Nov 18, 2019

Summary The third Cybersecurity spin-out from The Cyber Academy at Edinburgh Napier University was the winner at PitchGovTech as part of the GovTech Summit 2019.
People Bill Buchanan
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL https://www.scotlandis.com/news/2019/november/edinburgh-tech-start-up-wins-pan-european-pitching-competition/
University Spin-out Partners with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

University Spin-out Partners with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Aug 15, 2019

Summary Cyan Forensics - the third Cybersecurity spin-out from The Cyber Academy at Edinburgh Napier University - is partnering with America’s National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
People Bill Buchanan
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Culture and Communities
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL https://scottishbusinessnews.net/2019/08/15/scottish-forensics-startup-partners-with-americas-national-center-for-missing-exploited-children/
Edinburgh Napier University  has the greatest representation at the prestigious Scottish Cyber Awards

Edinburgh Napier University has the greatest representation at the prestigious Scottish Cyber Awards
Oct 11, 2018

Source Scottish Cyber Awards website
Summary Edinburgh Napier University has once more a great presence in the Scottish Cyber Awards, with six (direct and indirect finalists) in five categories.
People Sally Smith
Rich Macfarlane
Bill Buchanan
Basil Manoussos
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL https://www.scottishcyberawards.co.uk/scottish-cyber-awards-2018-finalists-annou...
Professor Opens Up on His Love of Edinburgh, Cryptography and Innovation

Professor Opens Up on His Love of Edinburgh, Cryptography and Innovation
Aug 23, 2017

Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_kMmbvu9VM
Summary In an interview with Inspired Edinburgh in The Victorian Townhouse, Professor Bill Buchanan outlined his career and his university, along with his love of his home city, cryptography and innovation. The full interview is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_kMmbvu9VM
People Bill Buchanan
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Health
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_kMmbvu9VM
Professor Gives Evidence on Cyber Security and Health Care at Scottish Parliament

Professor Gives Evidence on Cyber Security and Health Care at Scottish Parliament
Jun 20, 2017

Source http://www.scottishparliament.tv/20170620__health
Summary Professor Bill Buchanan was invited to present evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee at the Scottish Parliament on Cyber Security risks within Health Care in Scotland.
People Bill Buchanan
Outputs DACAR platform for eHealth services cloud.
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Health
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL http://www.scottishparliament.tv/20170620__health
Judy Murray among Scots on honours list

Judy Murray among Scots on honours list
Jun 16, 2017

Source BBC
Summary Prof Bill Buchanan, head of Edinburgh Napier University's Cyber Academy, is made an OBE. He was recognised for his services to cyber security and innovation.
People Bill Buchanan
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-40300354
Distinguished Fellow To Talk on Real-Time Human Action Recognition

Distinguished Fellow To Talk on Real-Time Human Action Recognition
Jun 1, 2017

Summary ICSA DVF Professor Nasser Kehtarnavaz will be speaking about “Real-Time Human Action Recognition via Simultaneous Utilization of Depth Images and Inertial Signals” on Monday 19 June at 10am at Edinburgh Napier University (The Glass Room).
People Bill Buchanan
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL http://thecyberacademy.org/human/
Professor Invited To Give Evidence at Scottish Parliament Committee on Cyber Attacks within Health Care

Professor Invited To Give Evidence at Scottish Parliament Committee on Cyber Attacks within Health Care
May 31, 2017

Summary Prof Bill Buchanan, who leads The Cyber Academy at Edinburgh Napier University, has been invited as a witness at the Health and Sport Committee within the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 20 June 2017. The invite relates to recent cyber-attacks on health and social care, and the key focus will be on the state of preparedness across health and social care to combat future attacks.
People Bill Buchanan
Outputs DACAR platform for eHealth services cloud.
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes Health
AI and Technologies
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
Hutchinson Networks Partnership Changing The World Through Innovation

Hutchinson Networks Partnership Changing The World Through Innovation
Feb 2, 2017

Summary A partnership between Hutchinson Networks and The Cyber Academy at Edinburgh has been showcased in the application of SDN (Software Defined Networks) into health and social care, and in innovative Cyber Security training.
People Bill Buchanan
Research Areas Cyber-security
Themes AI and Technologies
Research Centres/Groups Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security
URL https://youtu.be/5hvqNxcHEWA