Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security

The Battle-Line between Cyber Libertarians and Cyber Cops
Jun 8, 2014

Location - event: 19 June 2014 at 11:00

Description
OutlineDr. Barry Cartwright will present on the changing face of Canadian Cyber Laws on Thursday 19 June 2014 at 11am (room to be confirmed).
Register to attend here.

Abstract
This presentation contemplates two recent legislative initiatives by the Canadian federal government—both intended to meet the challenges posed by the rapid expansion of cyberspace and the concomitant increase in cybercrime—and the debate between “cyber libertarians” and “cyber cops” that has been set in motion by these legislative initiatives.

The first piece of legislation, the Copyright Act of 2012, revamped Canadian copyright law in an effort to address copyright issues in cyberspace. The legislation introduced concepts such as digital networks, digital memory, digital copies and digital locks, clarified the liability of ISPs, and broadened the definitions of telecommunication, publication, public performances and performer rights. It enabled courts to award statutory damages ranging from $100 to $5,000 for non-commercial copyright infringement and $500 to $20,000 for commercial copyright infringement, and required ISPs to provide copyright holders with the electronic location of individuals or commercial enterprises who had engaged in copyright infringement.

The second piece of legislation, known as Bill C-13, the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, is presently before parliament. The thrust of Bill C-13 is to update the Canadian Criminal Code and the Canada Evidence Act, creating a number of new criminal code offences,  including “sexting;” manufacturing, importing, possessing or selling devices designed to facilitate theft of telecommunications signals; obtaining or intercepting a computer service; gaining unlawful access to a computer system; and recording, storing and disseminating child pornography or hate propaganda.

The proposed legislative changes would create a new series of indictable offences, some carrying potential sentences of between two and ten years of imprisonment. It would also enable judges to issue warrants to seize digital publications, representations or recordings of intimate images, and to order the deletion of intimate images and hate propaganda.

These recent legislative initiatives have been endorsed enthusiastically by politicians, police and other government officials, who argue that greater policing and enforcement powers are necessary to deal properly with new variants of cybercrime, or old variants of crime that have migrated to cyberspace. On the other hand, these initiatives have met with scepticism and dismay on the part of cyber libertarians and the denizens of cyberspace, who view the Internet as an intellectual commons, and advocate for a “hands off” approach.   

Brief Biography          Dr. Barry Cartwright is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, and a member of the university’s International CyberCrime Research Centre. His areas of interest include cyber-research, cyberbullying, and digital copyright law. Details here.

The seminar has been organised in collaboration with Dr George R S Weir, Department of Computer & Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	- event: 19 June 2014 at 11:00
Description	OutlineDr. Barry Cartwright will present on the changing face of Canadian Cyber Laws on Thursday 19 June 2014 at 11am (room to be confirmed). Register to attend here. Abstract This presentation contemplates two recent legislative initiatives by the Canadian federal government—both intended to meet the challenges posed by the rapid expansion of cyberspace and the concomitant increase in cybercrime—and the debate between “cyber libertarians” and “cyber cops” that has been set in motion by these legislative initiatives. The first piece of legislation, the Copyright Act of 2012, revamped Canadian copyright law in an effort to address copyright issues in cyberspace. The legislation introduced concepts such as digital networks, digital memory, digital copies and digital locks, clarified the liability of ISPs, and broadened the definitions of telecommunication, publication, public performances and performer rights. It enabled courts to award statutory damages ranging from $100 to $5,000 for non-commercial copyright infringement and $500 to $20,000 for commercial copyright infringement, and required ISPs to provide copyright holders with the electronic location of individuals or commercial enterprises who had engaged in copyright infringement. The second piece of legislation, known as Bill C-13, the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, is presently before parliament. The thrust of Bill C-13 is to update the Canadian Criminal Code and the Canada Evidence Act, creating a number of new criminal code offences,  including “sexting;” manufacturing, importing, possessing or selling devices designed to facilitate theft of telecommunications signals; obtaining or intercepting a computer service; gaining unlawful access to a computer system; and recording, storing and disseminating child pornography or hate propaganda. The proposed legislative changes would create a new series of indictable offences, some carrying potential sentences of between two and ten years of imprisonment. It would also enable judges to issue warrants to seize digital publications, representations or recordings of intimate images, and to order the deletion of intimate images and hate propaganda. These recent legislative initiatives have been endorsed enthusiastically by politicians, police and other government officials, who argue that greater policing and enforcement powers are necessary to deal properly with new variants of cybercrime, or old variants of crime that have migrated to cyberspace. On the other hand, these initiatives have met with scepticism and dismay on the part of cyber libertarians and the denizens of cyberspace, who view the Internet as an intellectual commons, and advocate for a “hands off” approach.    Brief Biography          Dr. Barry Cartwright is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, and a member of the university’s International CyberCrime Research Centre. His areas of interest include cyber-research, cyberbullying, and digital copyright law. Details here. The seminar has been organised in collaboration with Dr George R S Weir, Department of Computer & Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Professor invited to present at Education Scotland Event on Computing Science
May 20, 2014

Description Prof Bill Buchanan will present on The Future of Computer Science Education and Observations from On-line Learning on 29 May 2014 at the Hilton Grosvenor Haymarket. This event looks at the future of Computer Science education in schools in Scotland.

The presentation will look at the opportunities at the present time and in the future for Computing, and provide key pointer to the skills that are required to undertake a career in related areas, including covering the key areas related to computer security (which are included in N5 and N6).

Along with this Bill will outline the results of the work undertaken on the Bright Red Publishing Digital Zone related to Computer Science, along with an analysis of engagement within the on-line environment, and on future developments. A key element of the talk is for the audience to provide ideas on the future of the Digital Zone, and how it might be support teachers and pupils for Computing Science.

Registeration at:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2014/05/20/computing-science-conference/

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Prof Bill Buchanan will present on The Future of Computer Science Education and Observations from On-line Learning on 29 May 2014 at the Hilton Grosvenor Haymarket. This event looks at the future of Computer Science education in schools in Scotland. The presentation will look at the opportunities at the present time and in the future for Computing, and provide key pointer to the skills that are required to undertake a career in related areas, including covering the key areas related to computer security (which are included in N5 and N6). Along with this Bill will outline the results of the work undertaken on the Bright Red Publishing Digital Zone related to Computer Science, along with an analysis of engagement within the on-line environment, and on future developments. A key element of the talk is for the audience to provide ideas on the future of the Digital Zone, and how it might be support teachers and pupils for Computing Science. Registeration at: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2014/05/20/computing-science-conference/
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Faculty Research Conference 2014
May 13, 2014

Location Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre, Craiglockhart Campus

Description Research students and staff from the 3 FECCI schools (SACI, SEBE and SOC) gathered on Tuesday for the annual faculty research conference.

Professor Annette Markham delivered the keynote: Remix(ing) methods, remix(ing) disciplines: Provocations for grappling with complexity in digitally-saturated research contexts. This was the inspiration for lively conversations throughout the day and into the following week.

In a first for the conference, the day was punctuated by 2 musical interludes, provided by students from SACI, including a piece composed specially for the day.

Post-doctoral researchers presented a current project from each school and then formed a panel, for Q&A, with a focus on applying for and implementing funded research.

Eleven first year students, from the 3 schools, each presented a 20x20 style introduction to their research.
Three students in the equivilant of their second year presented their work and answered questions, followed by the same format for three students (one from each school) from 3rd and later years. Posters were displayed over lunch.

More information about the presentations and music is available on the conference webpage.

The day finished a reception and prizes.

This was one of the most successful faculty conferences of recent years, with a good attendance and positive feedback.

Tweets form the day may be available using the hashtag #FECCI14.

People Aurelien Ammeloot
Ella Taylor-Smith
Michael Smyth
Brian Davison
Imed Romdhani

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre, Craiglockhart Campus
Description	Research students and staff from the 3 FECCI schools (SACI, SEBE and SOC) gathered on Tuesday for the annual faculty research conference. Professor Annette Markham delivered the keynote: Remix(ing) methods, remix(ing) disciplines: Provocations for grappling with complexity in digitally-saturated research contexts. This was the inspiration for lively conversations throughout the day and into the following week. In a first for the conference, the day was punctuated by 2 musical interludes, provided by students from SACI, including a piece composed specially for the day. Post-doctoral researchers presented a current project from each school and then formed a panel, for Q&A, with a focus on applying for and implementing funded research. Eleven first year students, from the 3 schools, each presented a 20x20 style introduction to their research. Three students in the equivilant of their second year presented their work and answered questions, followed by the same format for three students (one from each school) from 3rd and later years. Posters were displayed over lunch. More information about the presentations and music is available on the conference webpage. The day finished a reception and prizes. This was one of the most successful faculty conferences of recent years, with a good attendance and positive feedback. Tweets form the day may be available using the hashtag #FECCI14.
People	Aurelien Ammeloot Ella Taylor-Smith Michael Smyth Brian Davison Imed Romdhani
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

FECCI Research Conference 2014
May 13, 2014

Location 09:30, Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre, Craiglockhart Campus.

Description The faculty research conference will take place on Tuesday 13th May 2014 at the Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre, Craiglockhart Campus.

Please register on eventbrite (for catering).

Professor Annette Markham will deliver the keynote: Remix(ing) methods, remix(ing) disciplines: Provocations for grappling with complexity in digitally-saturated research contexts.
Annette Markham teaches within the Department of Informatics, Umeå University, Sweden, the Department of Aesthetics & Communication, Aarhus University, Denmark and the School of Communication, Loyola University, Chicago, U.S.A.

A researcher from each school will then present one project, followed by a panel focusing on research funding.

A selection of research students from each school will then present their work.

There will be musical interludes, posters and prizes.

The conference will run from 9.30am - 5.15pm followed by an evening reception.

There are more details, including the full program,  on the conference webpage.

People Michael Smyth
Aurelien Ammeloot
Imed Romdhani
Ella Taylor-Smith

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	09:30, Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre, Craiglockhart Campus.
Description	The faculty research conference will take place on Tuesday 13th May 2014 at the Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre, Craiglockhart Campus. Please register on eventbrite (for catering). Professor Annette Markham will deliver the keynote: Remix(ing) methods, remix(ing) disciplines: Provocations for grappling with complexity in digitally-saturated research contexts. Annette Markham teaches within the Department of Informatics, Umeå University, Sweden, the Department of Aesthetics & Communication, Aarhus University, Denmark and the School of Communication, Loyola University, Chicago, U.S.A. A researcher from each school will then present one project, followed by a panel focusing on research funding. A selection of research students from each school will then present their work. There will be musical interludes, posters and prizes. The conference will run from 9.30am - 5.15pm followed by an evening reception. There are more details, including the full program,  on the conference webpage.
People	Michael Smyth Aurelien Ammeloot Imed Romdhani Ella Taylor-Smith
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Professor to Outline New Research on Heartbleed at NISC 2014
May 2, 2014

Description Prof Bill Buchanan will outline some new research, which has never been seen anywhere in the World, related to the Heartbleed vulnerability in an invited endnote presentation on the opening day of NISC 2014 in Glasgow [Details] on Wednesday 14 May 2014.

He will cover the full technical details of the threat, with a live demo. Along with how Heartbleed is detected on networked device, and some new research of the full time line of the vulnerabilty, including details of insider trading.
Bill previously gave a talk in 2012, and this year's event brings back some of main speakers over the years. The presentation from 2012 is here.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Prof Bill Buchanan will outline some new research, which has never been seen anywhere in the World, related to the Heartbleed vulnerability in an invited endnote presentation on the opening day of NISC 2014 in Glasgow [Details] on Wednesday 14 May 2014. He will cover the full technical details of the threat, with a live demo. Along with how Heartbleed is detected on networked device, and some new research of the full time line of the vulnerabilty, including details of insider trading. Bill previously gave a talk in 2012, and this year's event brings back some of main speakers over the years. The presentation from 2012 is here.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

University to host the first AWS User Group in Scotland
Apr 26, 2014

Description IntroductionWith the importance of Cloud technology to Scotland, both in the public and private sector, James Lucas (Cirrushq) and Edinburgh Napier University are  setting up the first Scottish AWS (Amazon Web Services) User Group, with the initial gathering on Tuesday 27 May 2014 in the Glass Room at the Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh.

As the adoption of Cloud technology gathers pace, with both public and private clouds, it is now  seen as a major driving force within the development of IT infastructures, providing a base for a range of industries. A key part of this development is the sharing of ideas and experience, especially how Cloud-based systems are designed, created and tested, within a wide range of application area.
The event will include two main speakers:

 - Ian Massingham, an AWS Evangelist (https://twitter.com/IanMmmm).
- Bill Buchanan, Professor of Computing (https://twitter.com/billatnapier).
Overall the event aims to be a meeting place for people from a range of backgrounds to come and share ideas on how their organisations can improve their systems, and will thus aim to encorage innovation, provide a forum for knowledge exchange, development improvements within areas such as health and social, and generally enable the sharing of ideas.
If you have any questions, please contact: James Lucus (james@cirrushq.com), Bill Buchanan (w.buchanan@napier.ac.uk), Jamie Brogran (j.brogan@napier.ac.uk) or Adrian Smales (a.smales@napier.ac.uk).

Refreshments and food will be provided free-of-charge, and the event is all inclusive. Register here.

People Bill Buchanan
Jamie Brogan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	IntroductionWith the importance of Cloud technology to Scotland, both in the public and private sector, James Lucas (Cirrushq) and Edinburgh Napier University are  setting up the first Scottish AWS (Amazon Web Services) User Group, with the initial gathering on Tuesday 27 May 2014 in the Glass Room at the Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh. As the adoption of Cloud technology gathers pace, with both public and private clouds, it is now  seen as a major driving force within the development of IT infastructures, providing a base for a range of industries. A key part of this development is the sharing of ideas and experience, especially how Cloud-based systems are designed, created and tested, within a wide range of application area. The event will include two main speakers:  - Ian Massingham, an AWS Evangelist (https://twitter.com/IanMmmm). - Bill Buchanan, Professor of Computing (https://twitter.com/billatnapier). Overall the event aims to be a meeting place for people from a range of backgrounds to come and share ideas on how their organisations can improve their systems, and will thus aim to encorage innovation, provide a forum for knowledge exchange, development improvements within areas such as health and social, and generally enable the sharing of ideas. If you have any questions, please contact: James Lucus (james@cirrushq.com), Bill Buchanan (w.buchanan@napier.ac.uk), Jamie Brogran (j.brogan@napier.ac.uk) or Adrian Smales (a.smales@napier.ac.uk). Refreshments and food will be provided free-of-charge, and the event is all inclusive. Register here.
People	Bill Buchanan Jamie Brogan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Rafe Pilling from Dell Secureworks to talk on Disrupting Malware Assisted Online Fraud
Dec 2, 2013

Location 03/12/2013 H5

Description Rafe will give a presentation on Disrupting Malware Assisted Online Fraud in H.5 (Merchiston) at 9am on Tuesday 3 December 2013. All are invited.
Rafe is a security researcher working for the Dell SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Rafe has significant experience in a broad range of security disciplines including malware analysis, penetration testing, incident response and digital forensics from his years leading the delivery of pragmatic security solutions within the Dell SecureWorks Security and Risk Consulting group.
His current role in the CTU focuses on developing intelligence based countermeasures to protect client networks, delivering threat intelligence to EMEA customers and investigating complex incidents.
 

People Bill Buchanan
Rich Macfarlane

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	03/12/2013 H5
Description	Rafe will give a presentation on Disrupting Malware Assisted Online Fraud in H.5 (Merchiston) at 9am on Tuesday 3 December 2013. All are invited. Rafe is a security researcher working for the Dell SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Rafe has significant experience in a broad range of security disciplines including malware analysis, penetration testing, incident response and digital forensics from his years leading the delivery of pragmatic security solutions within the Dell SecureWorks Security and Risk Consulting group. His current role in the CTU focuses on developing intelligence based countermeasures to protect client networks, delivering threat intelligence to EMEA customers and investigating complex incidents.
People	Bill Buchanan Rich Macfarlane
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Professor to provide visionary presentation on mobile working at KPMG seminar
Nov 28, 2013

Description Professor Bill Buchanan has been invited to give a visionary presentation on mobile working within a KPMG seminar in Edinburgh on 30 January 2014. The title is:
The Risks and Opportunities of Mobile Working within Cloud Environments
The talk will outline the changing architecture of business systems, and with the increasing use of Cloud-based systems. It will outline some of the key risks around using mobile devices for business and social uses, and define some of the best practice methods which can overcome these.  Along with this the talk will outline the key pointers within mobile systems which identify and authenticate both users and systems, which typically use multi-factor authentication. These will be discussed with use cases which shows when things can go wrong, and the ramifications for both the individuals involved and the organisation.
Overall the talk involve some interaction with the audience, and will gather information about some key factors around security within mobile and cloud-based systems. Along with Bill will attempt to show how easy it is to break most of the security on a mobile device, using a practical and live demonstration, of a mobile device which has been independently setup.
More details to follow.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Professor Bill Buchanan has been invited to give a visionary presentation on mobile working within a KPMG seminar in Edinburgh on 30 January 2014. The title is: The Risks and Opportunities of Mobile Working within Cloud Environments The talk will outline the changing architecture of business systems, and with the increasing use of Cloud-based systems. It will outline some of the key risks around using mobile devices for business and social uses, and define some of the best practice methods which can overcome these.  Along with this the talk will outline the key pointers within mobile systems which identify and authenticate both users and systems, which typically use multi-factor authentication. These will be discussed with use cases which shows when things can go wrong, and the ramifications for both the individuals involved and the organisation. Overall the talk involve some interaction with the audience, and will gather information about some key factors around security within mobile and cloud-based systems. Along with Bill will attempt to show how easy it is to break most of the security on a mobile device, using a practical and live demonstration, of a mobile device which has been independently setup. More details to follow.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

University hosts EU-funding Workshop on Cyber Research
Nov 7, 2013

Description The main presentation from this event is here.

SICSA are organising a workshop on Horizon 2020 funding for academics and industry to equip themselves to take advantage of the huge funding opportunities that exist over the next six years.

It will be held in the Tower Room at Edinburgh Napier and details are at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8811516483

Programme:
0900-0930 - Coffee and Registration
0930-0940 - Welcome, Bill Buchanan
0940-1030 - Horizon 2020 Security Programme, Derek Gallaher
1030-1100 - Coffee
1100-1130 - Being successful at getting EU grants, Bill Buchanan
1130-1200 - EU collaborative grants from an SME perspective
1200-1300 - Light lunch

Talk profile: Derek Gallaher, TSB National Contact Point for Security
The European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme  (FP7 for short) is currently Europe’s main vehicle for funding Research & Development activity across a wide range of industry sectors. However, FP7 will close at the end of this year. It will then be replaced by a new programme, Horizon 2020, scheduled to launch in December 2013.
Derek Gallaher, the UK FP7 National Contact point for Security at the Technology Strategy Board will discuss the shift from the current EU FP7 Programme to the new Horizon 2020 Programme which runs for the next seven years. In comparison to the FP7 programme, the new programme puts greater emphasis on innovation and will support research which brings end users closer to its process and outputs. The rules for participation for Horizon 2020 will bring greater simplification to the application process, unified funding rates and quicker decision making on grants funding. The new programme will be organised around three main "pillars": Excellent Science, Industrial Leadership, and Societal Challenges. The third pillar includes "Secure Societies - Protecting the freedom and security of Europe and its citizens" where security research topics are located.
This presentation will give an insight into the likely content of the new Secure Societies Challenge Work Programme and the timescale of forthcoming calls for proposals.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	The main presentation from this event is here. SICSA are organising a workshop on Horizon 2020 funding for academics and industry to equip themselves to take advantage of the huge funding opportunities that exist over the next six years. It will be held in the Tower Room at Edinburgh Napier and details are at: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8811516483 Programme: 0900-0930 - Coffee and Registration 0930-0940 - Welcome, Bill Buchanan 0940-1030 - Horizon 2020 Security Programme, Derek Gallaher 1030-1100 - Coffee 1100-1130 - Being successful at getting EU grants, Bill Buchanan 1130-1200 - EU collaborative grants from an SME perspective 1200-1300 - Light lunch Talk profile: Derek Gallaher, TSB National Contact Point for Security The European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme  (FP7 for short) is currently Europe’s main vehicle for funding Research & Development activity across a wide range of industry sectors. However, FP7 will close at the end of this year. It will then be replaced by a new programme, Horizon 2020, scheduled to launch in December 2013. Derek Gallaher, the UK FP7 National Contact point for Security at the Technology Strategy Board will discuss the shift from the current EU FP7 Programme to the new Horizon 2020 Programme which runs for the next seven years. In comparison to the FP7 programme, the new programme puts greater emphasis on innovation and will support research which brings end users closer to its process and outputs. The rules for participation for Horizon 2020 will bring greater simplification to the application process, unified funding rates and quicker decision making on grants funding. The new programme will be organised around three main "pillars": Excellent Science, Industrial Leadership, and Societal Challenges. The third pillar includes "Secure Societies - Protecting the freedom and security of Europe and its citizens" where security research topics are located. This presentation will give an insight into the likely content of the new Secure Societies Challenge Work Programme and the timescale of forthcoming calls for proposals.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Professor to talk at Computing in Schools event on Creating the Architects of our Future
Oct 18, 2013

Description Professor Bill Buchanan will talk on Opportunities in Computing: Creating the Architects of our Future at the CAS Scotland 2013 Conference hosted in the University of Glasgow on 26 October 2013. Currently Bill is working with Bright Red Publishing on the Web content for the new N5 syllabus, along with setting up a range of events to engage Schools with Computing.

Outline of presentation:
There are so many opportunities within Computing at the present, and this presentation will outline some of these. Along with this it will look at the new N5 syllabus for Computing Science and how this maps well to the key skills that pupils will need to continue into university study. It also aims to present some of methods which have been used to generate interest in Computing with Cipher Cracking activities within IT4U and Christmas lecture events, along with presenting some future opportunities for engagements for CPD between schools and universities.
Timetable of event:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40355863/csa.pdf
 
 

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Professor Bill Buchanan will talk on Opportunities in Computing: Creating the Architects of our Future at the CAS Scotland 2013 Conference hosted in the University of Glasgow on 26 October 2013. Currently Bill is working with Bright Red Publishing on the Web content for the new N5 syllabus, along with setting up a range of events to engage Schools with Computing. Outline of presentation: There are so many opportunities within Computing at the present, and this presentation will outline some of these. Along with this it will look at the new N5 syllabus for Computing Science and how this maps well to the key skills that pupils will need to continue into university study. It also aims to present some of methods which have been used to generate interest in Computing with Cipher Cracking activities within IT4U and Christmas lecture events, along with presenting some future opportunities for engagements for CPD between schools and universities. Timetable of event: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40355863/csa.pdf
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Honorary Professor to talk on Insider Threat Detection, Authentication and Other Novel Applications of Computer Usage Data
Sep 23, 2013

Location 9am, H5

Description On Tuesday 24 Sept at 9am in H.5, John Howie, Honorary Professor and Doctor of Computing, will present on:
Insider Threat Detection, Authentication and Other Novel Applications of Computer Usage Data, Prof John Howie

As users interact with computers and the applications installed on them a wealth of usage information is available for collection. This data can be analyzed in the process of user experience (UX) design and optimization, but is often routinely discarded despite a number of other uses to which it can be applied. In his lecture, Visiting Professor John Howie will present ongoing research work he is involved with at the University of Arizona, as well as preliminary results. He will discuss how usage data can be applied to deception detection, authentication and even medical applications, and how these applications can be integrated into commercial security products.

People Bill Buchanan
Rich Macfarlane

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	9am, H5
Description	On Tuesday 24 Sept at 9am in H.5, John Howie, Honorary Professor and Doctor of Computing, will present on: Insider Threat Detection, Authentication and Other Novel Applications of Computer Usage Data, Prof John Howie As users interact with computers and the applications installed on them a wealth of usage information is available for collection. This data can be analyzed in the process of user experience (UX) design and optimization, but is often routinely discarded despite a number of other uses to which it can be applied. In his lecture, Visiting Professor John Howie will present ongoing research work he is involved with at the University of Arizona, as well as preliminary results. He will discuss how usage data can be applied to deception detection, authentication and even medical applications, and how these applications can be integrated into commercial security products.
People	Bill Buchanan Rich Macfarlane
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

IIDI team to give presentation at Eurocall 2013 in Portugal
Sep 13, 2013

Description Alistair Lawson and Piotr Mikuta of IIDI are giving a presentation at  the European Conference on Computer Aided Language Learning (Eurocall 2013) in Portugal on 13 September 2013.  The presentation relates to their work with Peter Cruickshank on Using ICT to Support Course Developers, Tutors, and Students of Scottish Gaelic.  This paper will report on the first phase of design and development of this work, and an evaluation of the initial results of providing feedback to students, tutors and course developers. Future plans for development will also be discussed; in particular the use of mobile applications and video conferencing to further support the students, tutors and course providers.  

People Alistair Lawson

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Alistair Lawson and Piotr Mikuta of IIDI are giving a presentation at  the European Conference on Computer Aided Language Learning (Eurocall 2013) in Portugal on 13 September 2013.  The presentation relates to their work with Peter Cruickshank on Using ICT to Support Course Developers, Tutors, and Students of Scottish Gaelic.  This paper will report on the first phase of design and development of this work, and an evaluation of the initial results of providing feedback to students, tutors and course developers. Future plans for development will also be discussed; in particular the use of mobile applications and video conferencing to further support the students, tutors and course providers.
People	Alistair Lawson
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Symposium on Big Data and Risk Assessors in Health and Social Care
Jun 28, 2013

Location Friday 28 June, 09:30, Merchiston Campus

Description As we move into an information age there are many opportunities to share and integrate data from many different sources, in order to provide holistic care. A key focus of this is the provision of pre-emptive diagnosis, which aims to predict illness and put in place care plans to improve the provision of health and social care. This Symposium looks at the methods which could be used to effectively use data to improve care, while protecting the rights of the citizen.
Aim and Scope of SymposiumThe aim of this event is to investigate methods of using data and risk assessors for improvements in health and social care. Overall the key areas covered include:
Analysis methods for Big Data related to health and social care.Risk Assessors for pre-emptive detection of illnesses.Next Generation e-Health Infrastructures, which are scaleable, robust and secure.Patient Centric Approaches.Body-area networks.Security Infrastructures for Health Care, and cross-domain information sharing.Assisted Living Infrastructures and their links to formal health care.Integration of Primary and Secondary Health Care with Assisted Living.Sensor infrastructures, patient identification, and assisted living.Creation of collaborative infrastructures and knowledge exchange.VenueThe Symposium will be on the Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh Napier University.
For bookings click here. 

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	Friday 28 June, 09:30, Merchiston Campus
Description	As we move into an information age there are many opportunities to share and integrate data from many different sources, in order to provide holistic care. A key focus of this is the provision of pre-emptive diagnosis, which aims to predict illness and put in place care plans to improve the provision of health and social care. This Symposium looks at the methods which could be used to effectively use data to improve care, while protecting the rights of the citizen. Aim and Scope of SymposiumThe aim of this event is to investigate methods of using data and risk assessors for improvements in health and social care. Overall the key areas covered include: Analysis methods for Big Data related to health and social care.Risk Assessors for pre-emptive detection of illnesses.Next Generation e-Health Infrastructures, which are scaleable, robust and secure.Patient Centric Approaches.Body-area networks.Security Infrastructures for Health Care, and cross-domain information sharing.Assisted Living Infrastructures and their links to formal health care.Integration of Primary and Secondary Health Care with Assisted Living.Sensor infrastructures, patient identification, and assisted living.Creation of collaborative infrastructures and knowledge exchange.VenueThe Symposium will be on the Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh Napier University. For bookings click here.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

FECCI Research Student Conference
May 16, 2013

Location Thursday 16th May, 09:30, Craiglockhart Campus

Description This year's all faculty student research conference features a welcome (09:30) from Professor Alistair Sambell (Vice Principal: Academic), a keynote, "Like Humans Do" (09:45) , from Riccardo Marini (Senior Consultant at Gehl Architects and City Design Leader at City of Edinburgh Council). (Full program). Plus a panel session (11:00) with the heads of each research institute, chaired by Ben Paechter.

Research students from IIDI (School of Computing), along with students from the School of Arts & Creative Industries, the School of Engineering & the Built Environment, will present their work in short (20/20) presentations, full presentations and posters (all afternoon from 13:30).

The conference is closed by Professor Chris Atton (16:45), followed by a Reception and Prize Giving (17:00)

Come along and find out what's going on in FECCI and beyond.

Hashtag is #FECCI13

People Michael Smyth
Ben Paechter
Ella Taylor-Smith

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	Thursday 16th May, 09:30, Craiglockhart Campus
Description	This year's all faculty student research conference features a welcome (09:30) from Professor Alistair Sambell (Vice Principal: Academic), a keynote, "Like Humans Do" (09:45) , from Riccardo Marini (Senior Consultant at Gehl Architects and City Design Leader at City of Edinburgh Council). (Full program). Plus a panel session (11:00) with the heads of each research institute, chaired by Ben Paechter. Research students from IIDI (School of Computing), along with students from the School of Arts & Creative Industries, the School of Engineering & the Built Environment, will present their work in short (20/20) presentations, full presentations and posters (all afternoon from 13:30). The conference is closed by Professor Chris Atton (16:45), followed by a Reception and Prize Giving (17:00) Come along and find out what's going on in FECCI and beyond. Hashtag is #FECCI13
People	Michael Smyth Ben Paechter Ella Taylor-Smith
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Federico Charoksy to present on the current state of the security industry in Scotland, and the possibilities for the future
Apr 22, 2013

Location 24/04/2013, 4pm

Description Federico Charoksy, who is a Principal Consultant at ECS Security, will give a guest lecture in B.2 on Wednesday 24 April 2013 at 4pm on:
The current state of the security industry in Scotland, and the possibilities for the future
He will also be outlining current opportunities for graduates.
More details on Federico are here.

People Bill Buchanan
Rich Macfarlane

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Location	24/04/2013, 4pm
Description	Federico Charoksy, who is a Principal Consultant at ECS Security, will give a guest lecture in B.2 on Wednesday 24 April 2013 at 4pm on: The current state of the security industry in Scotland, and the possibilities for the future He will also be outlining current opportunities for graduates. More details on Federico are here.
People	Bill Buchanan Rich Macfarlane
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Professor Bill Buchanan showcases work that engages school children with computing
Mar 18, 2013

Description Professor Bill Buchanan is presenting a breakout session on how to engage school children with computing at the Learning through technology conference in Glasgow on 26 March 2013.
The session entitled "Puzzles, codes and cracking: creating fun links between schools and universities" will demonstrate how puzzles and practical code-cracking exercises can interest children of school age, and encourage them to consider how they could apply their skills in industry, in careers related to computer security, digital forensics and software development.

Some sample material used from the session is available.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Professor Bill Buchanan is presenting a breakout session on how to engage school children with computing at the Learning through technology conference in Glasgow on 26 March 2013. The session entitled "Puzzles, codes and cracking: creating fun links between schools and universities" will demonstrate how puzzles and practical code-cracking exercises can interest children of school age, and encourage them to consider how they could apply their skills in industry, in careers related to computer security, digital forensics and software development. Some sample material used from the session is available.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Professor Bill Buchanan to present on security and big data at the Future of cyber security conference
Mar 18, 2013

Description Professor Bill Buchanan will deliver a presentation on the key challenges of big data at the Future of cyber security conference in London on 21st March 2013.
Buchanan will explain how the emphasis in computer security is moving from end point security towards data controls, and this is becoming an increasing threat as we move into an era of big data. He will outline the change in emphasis of security controls, and shows how a stronger understanding of governance and trust is key to scaling these.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Professor Bill Buchanan will deliver a presentation on the key challenges of big data at the Future of cyber security conference in London on 21st March 2013. Buchanan will explain how the emphasis in computer security is moving from end point security towards data controls, and this is becoming an increasing threat as we move into an era of big data. He will outline the change in emphasis of security controls, and shows how a stronger understanding of governance and trust is key to scaling these.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Professor Bill Buchanan to speak at Cyber Security: protecting networks, infrastructure and data on 21st February 2013
Feb 7, 2013

Description IIDI's Professor Bill Buchanan has been confirmed as one of the speakers at Cyber Security: protecting networks, infrastructure and data to be held at Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on Thursday 21st February 2013.

The aim of the conference is to contextualise threats to online security, outline where weaknesses lie, and demonstrate how organisations can protect against breaches. Benefits associated with improving technical capabilities will also be discussed. Professor Buchanan's contribution to the event relates to protecting IT infrastructures, improving data protection, and the Cloud.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	IIDI's Professor Bill Buchanan has been confirmed as one of the speakers at Cyber Security: protecting networks, infrastructure and data to be held at Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on Thursday 21st February 2013. The aim of the conference is to contextualise threats to online security, outline where weaknesses lie, and demonstrate how organisations can protect against breaches. Benefits associated with improving technical capabilities will also be discussed. Professor Buchanan's contribution to the event relates to protecting IT infrastructures, improving data protection, and the Cloud.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

IIDI hosts symposium on digital governance
Jan 14, 2013

Description On 10 January IIDI hosted the symposium Information security: governance and sharing in a digital age.

The main focus of the Symposium was to investigate best practice within governance and information sharing infrastructures. It focused on cloud-based infrastructures and how these can be used to enhance the lives of citizens, as well as improve business practice. Further details of the event can be found on the symposium web site.

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	On 10 January IIDI hosted the symposium Information security: governance and sharing in a digital age. The main focus of the Symposium was to investigate best practice within governance and information sharing infrastructures. It focused on cloud-based infrastructures and how these can be used to enhance the lives of citizens, as well as improve business practice. Further details of the event can be found on the symposium web site.
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Over 800 pupils and teachers come to Edinburgh Napier for the Christmas lecture on cyber security
Dec 17, 2012

Description Over 800 school pupils and their teachers will be at Edinburgh Napier's Craiglockhart campus this week to learn about computer security. On the afternoon of Tuesday 18 December they will participate at a fun and engaging Christmas lecture on cyber security organised by an alliance of Scottish Universities (SICSA).
The presenters comprise a range of leading computer security professionals, including IIDI's Professor Bill Buchanan, Dr Ian Ferguson from the University of Abertay, and Eammon Keanne of the Scottish Police.

The event will showcase some of the key challenges of the information age, including how humans and computers strive to keep secrets, and questions of identity in online environments.

One of the organisers, Martin Beaton, explains that the focus of the event is “to show the next generation of IT specialists some of the key challenges that they might be faced with, and hopefully attract them into a career within the booming IT industry”.
Professor Bill Buchanan says “We aim to make the event as fun and engaging as possible... we can hopefully stimulate a few minds to solve some of our current problems, and make Scotland a safer place to live and work, and perhaps even to create the next generation of entrepreneurs.”
The event page can be found at: http://cyberxmas.eventbrite.co.uk/

People Bill Buchanan

Org Units School of Computing
School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

Description	Over 800 school pupils and their teachers will be at Edinburgh Napier's Craiglockhart campus this week to learn about computer security. On the afternoon of Tuesday 18 December they will participate at a fun and engaging Christmas lecture on cyber security organised by an alliance of Scottish Universities (SICSA). The presenters comprise a range of leading computer security professionals, including IIDI's Professor Bill Buchanan, Dr Ian Ferguson from the University of Abertay, and Eammon Keanne of the Scottish Police. The event will showcase some of the key challenges of the information age, including how humans and computers strive to keep secrets, and questions of identity in online environments. One of the organisers, Martin Beaton, explains that the focus of the event is “to show the next generation of IT specialists some of the key challenges that they might be faced with, and hopefully attract them into a career within the booming IT industry”. Professor Bill Buchanan says “We aim to make the event as fun and engaging as possible... we can hopefully stimulate a few minds to solve some of our current problems, and make Scotland a safer place to live and work, and perhaps even to create the next generation of entrepreneurs.” The event page can be found at: http://cyberxmas.eventbrite.co.uk/
People	Bill Buchanan
Org Units	School of Computing School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

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