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Introduction to security and network forensics. (2011)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (2011). Introduction to security and network forensics. Auerbach Publications

Starting with an overview of general security concepts, it addresses hashing, digital certificates, enhanced software security, and network security. The text introduces the concepts of risk, threat analysis, and network forensics, and includes onlin... Read More about Introduction to security and network forensics..

Detection framework for the reduction of click-through and ID theft fraud in affiliate marketing. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Miehling, M. J., Buchanan, W. J., & Lawson, A. (2011, August). Detection framework for the reduction of click-through and ID theft fraud in affiliate marketing. Paper presented at SCONE-the Scottish Networking Event

This presentation focuses on outlining criminal activity within affiliate marketing related to click-through and ID theft crime, based on real-life crime data. It shows the mechanisms that criminals might use in order to act fraudulently, and present... Read More about Detection framework for the reduction of click-through and ID theft fraud in affiliate marketing..

Risk analysis for criminal context in information sharing policies. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Uthmani, O., Buchanan, W. J., & Lawson, A. (2011, August). Risk analysis for criminal context in information sharing policies. Paper presented at SCONE - the Scottish Networking event

This presentation outlines of a novel system which maps the information sharing between two domains. It involves the definition of a formalized information sharing policy, which maps the organisation infrastructure which is exposed for the sharing be... Read More about Risk analysis for criminal context in information sharing policies..

Next generation secure e-health platform. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2011, June). Next generation secure e-health platform. Paper presented at BCS ISSG seminar "The Insider Threat"

A patient-centric approach to integrating assisted living and formal health care and how the opportunity for insider threats is reduced through the enhanced identity checking system.

Cloud-based digital forensics evaluation test (D-FET) platform. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Macfarlane, R., Flandrin, F., Graves, J., Fan, L., Ekonomou, E., …Ludwiniak, R. (2011, June). Cloud-based digital forensics evaluation test (D-FET) platform. Paper presented at Cyberforensics 2011

This paper outlines the specification of the Cloud-based DFET platform which is used to evaluate the performance of digital forensics tools, which aim to detect the presence of trails of evidence, such as for the presence of illicit images and determ... Read More about Cloud-based digital forensics evaluation test (D-FET) platform..

Intelligence information sharing between the police and their community partners. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Scott, R., Uthmani, O., Buchanan, W. J., & Lawson, A. (2011, June). Intelligence information sharing between the police and their community partners. Paper presented at Symposium on Security and Cybercrime

This presentation will show a newly developed system for information, and will outline the three "R"s involved in information sharing: RISK. Identify and managing risks to ensure a balanced approach to operational management and organisational develo... Read More about Intelligence information sharing between the police and their community partners..

D-FET – A community cloud for enhancing skills using virtualised environments and cloud-based infrastructures. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., & Macfarlane, R. (2011, June). D-FET – A community cloud for enhancing skills using virtualised environments and cloud-based infrastructures. Paper presented at Scottish Higher Education Employability Conference: Strengthening Partnerships with Employers

The use of virtualised and cloud-based environments provide an excellent opportunity to enhance learning and to provide students with skills which match exactly to the requirements of industry, along with integrating with professional certification.... Read More about D-FET – A community cloud for enhancing skills using virtualised environments and cloud-based infrastructures..

A next generation Cloud-based health care platform. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2011, May). A next generation Cloud-based health care platform. Paper presented at Innovation in Healthcare

This presentation outlines a novel Cloud-based e-Health Platform which integrates security within every single transaction. It involves a TSB/EPSRC funded project with Edinburgh Napier University, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and a number of col... Read More about A next generation Cloud-based health care platform..

Advanced security and network forensics: Introduction. (2011)
Other
Buchanan, W. J. (2011). Advanced security and network forensics: Introduction. [Website]. Edinburgh Napier University

1.1 Objectives 1.2 Introduction 1.3 Security Taxonomy 1.4 Threats Hardware misuse Environmental risks External misuse Pests Active misuse Passive misuse Masquerading/spoofing Bypasses 1.5 Service-oriented infrastructures 1.6... Read More about Advanced security and network forensics: Introduction..

Advanced security and network forensics: network forensics. (2011)
Other
Buchanan, W. J. (2011). Advanced security and network forensics: network forensics. [Educational toolkit]. Edinburgh Napier University

3 NETWORK FORENSICS 3.1 Objectives 3.2 Introduction 3.3 The key protocols 3.4 Ethernet, IP and TCP headers 3.5 TCP connection 3.6 ARP 3.7 SYN 3.8 Application Layer Analysis - FTP 3.9 ICMP 3.10 DNS 3.11 Port scan 3.12 SYN flood... Read More about Advanced security and network forensics: network forensics..

Advanced security and network forensics: obfuscation and data hiding. (2011)
Other
Buchanan, W. J. (2011). Advanced security and network forensics: obfuscation and data hiding. [Educational resource]. Edinburgh Napier University

4 DATA HIDING AND OBFUSCATION 4.1 Objectives 4.2 Introduction 4.3 Obfuscation using Encryption Private-key data hiding Public-key data hiding Hashing Encoding Ex-OR encoding Coding 4.4 Obfuscation through tunneling 4.5 Covert ch... Read More about Advanced security and network forensics: obfuscation and data hiding..

Advanced security and network forensics: web Infrastructures. (2011)
Other
Buchanan, W. J. (2011). Advanced security and network forensics: web Infrastructures. [Educational Resource]. Edinburgh Napier University

5 WEB INFRASTRUCTURES 5.1 Objectives 5.2 Introduction 5.3 Identity 2.0 5.4 SOAP over HTTP 5.5 LDAP X.500 5.6 Authentication Infrastructures 5.7 802.1x Authentication Infrastructure Authentication techniques Security weaknesses of... Read More about Advanced security and network forensics: web Infrastructures..

Making assessment and feedback fun: feedback before and after assessments. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2011, January). Making assessment and feedback fun: feedback before and after assessments. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are often seen as being weak in terms of their coverage, and are criticised for often only assessing knowledge and not encouraging deep learning. This presentation shows that it is possible to scientifically design an... Read More about Making assessment and feedback fun: feedback before and after assessments..

Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2011, January). Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference

Educational institutions are increasingly moving towards enhancing learning through the use of integrated information technology. Blended, or augmented, learning, aims to support the traditional learning environment – where the instructor blends onli... Read More about Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment..