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Evaluation of binary decision diagrams for redundancy, shadowing, generalisation and correlation in an Information sharing model. (2013)
Preprint / Working Paper
Uthmani, O., Buchanan, W. J., Fan, L., & Lawson, A. Evaluation of binary decision diagrams for redundancy, shadowing, generalisation and correlation in an Information sharing model

This paper defines a structured methodology which is based on the foundational work of Al-Shaer et al. in [1] and that of Hamed and Al-Shaer in [2]. It defines a methodology for the declaration of policy field elements, through to the syntax, ontolog... Read More about Evaluation of binary decision diagrams for redundancy, shadowing, generalisation and correlation in an Information sharing model..

A novel Information sharing model using binary decision diagrams for redundancy, shadowing, generalisation and correlation. (2013)
Preprint / Working Paper
Uthmani, O., Buchanan, W. J., Fan, L., & Lawson, A. A novel Information sharing model using binary decision diagrams for redundancy, shadowing, generalisation and correlation

This paper outlines a novel information sharing method using Binary Decision Diagrams (BBDs). It is inspired by the work of Al-Shaer and Hamed, who applied BDDs into the modelling of network firewalls. This is applied into an information sharing poli... Read More about A novel Information sharing model using binary decision diagrams for redundancy, shadowing, generalisation and correlation..

Training the next generation. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2012, June). Training the next generation

This presentation outlines how cloud infrastructures could be used to deliver the in-depth skills required for a cyber professional.

Innovation in cloud environments. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2012, June). Innovation in cloud environments. Paper presented at Future of Technology

This presentation outlines the future of technology.

Education & training for future threats. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2012, May). Education & training for future threats. Paper presented at ITEC 2012

This presentation gives an outline of the aspects for virtualised training for security and cybercrime.

Introducing Cloud-based virtualised environments and their use in supporting learning and teaching. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2012, June). Introducing Cloud-based virtualised environments and their use in supporting learning and teaching. Paper presented at Enhancing, extending and empowering student learning within online environments

There is a major challenge faced in running distance and blended learning modules, especially in giving students an equivalent learning environment than to face-to-face students. To overcome this problem, a number of modules have been run within 2011... Read More about Introducing Cloud-based virtualised environments and their use in supporting learning and teaching..

New Threats (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2012, January). New Threats. Paper presented at Transatlantic Conference 2012

This presentation provides an overview of some of the new threats that exist within Cyber space, especially around Hacktivism and Social Networks.

Skills for cyber security. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2012, February). Skills for cyber security. Paper presented at Cybercrime and Data Protection, Edinburgh

This talk outlines the future for cyberskills.

Cloud4Health. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Fan, L., Ekonomou, E., & Lo, O. (2012, May). Cloud4Health. Paper presented at Symposium on the Future of e-Health

The cloud4health platform focuses on creating a next generation infrastructure which aims to integrate assisted living with primary and secondary health care, in order to reduce patient risks. This presentation outlines how it integrates assisted liv... Read More about Cloud4Health..

Case Study: moving towards an e-health platform to store NHS patient Information in the cloud. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Fan, L., Ekonomou, E., Lo, O., & Thuemmler, C. (2012, February). Case Study: moving towards an e-health platform to store NHS patient Information in the cloud. Paper presented at Cloud Computing in the Public Sector: The Way Forward

Case Study: Moving Towards an e-health Platform to Store NHS Patient Information in the Cloud The NHS pilot scheme to store patient information in the Cloud How can the health sector can gain greater value from its infrastructure by moving services i... Read More about Case Study: moving towards an e-health platform to store NHS patient Information in the cloud..

Patient centric health care: an integrated and secure, cloud-based, e-Health platform. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Fan, L., Ekonomou, E., Lo, O., & Thuemmler, C. (2012, February). Patient centric health care: an integrated and secure, cloud-based, e-Health platform. Paper presented at BCS Branch Meeting

There are many issues related to health care infrastructure within the UK, including the lack of integration of data between the different parts of the health and social care system, and around an aging population. This presentation outlines a new Cl... Read More about Patient centric health care: an integrated and secure, cloud-based, e-Health platform..

The UK’s eHealth cloud project: EHR and the cloud: assessing the benefits and mitigating the risks. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Fan, L., Ekonomou, E., Lo, O., Thuemmler, C., & Lawson, A. (2012, January). The UK’s eHealth cloud project: EHR and the cloud: assessing the benefits and mitigating the risks. Paper presented at Arab Health 2012 (Electronic Healthcare Records)

This presentation focuses on: - Using the Cloud to provide geographical flexibility and facilitate information exchange to enable the effective treatment of patients across boundaries. - How the Cloud can improve clinical workflow and provide better... Read More about The UK’s eHealth cloud project: EHR and the cloud: assessing the benefits and mitigating the risks..

Integrating assisted living with primary and secondary health care. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Fan, L., Ekonomou, E., Lo, O., Uthmani, O., & Thuemmler, C. (2012, May). Integrating assisted living with primary and secondary health care. Paper presented at Data Handling in Health and Social Care: Striking the balance between confidentiality, security and information sharing

This presentation outlines the Cloud4Health platform.

Cloud Forensics. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Macfarlane, R., Graves, J., Fan, L., Ekonomou, E., & Bose, N. (2012, March). Cloud Forensics. Paper presented at International Seminar on Policing Digital Crime

This presentation outlines the usage of digital forensics in the Cloud.

Information sharing around child protection. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Uthmani, O., Lewis, R., Steyven, A., Fan, L., Thuemmler, C., …Lawson, A. (2012, June). Information sharing around child protection. Paper presented at Information Sharing in the Public Sector

Background This presentation focuses on creating a scaleable, robust and secure information architecture for social and health care. At its core is the sa.FIRE (Secure Analysis and FIltering Risk Engine) architecture, which uses SPoC (Single Point of... Read More about Information sharing around child protection..

Towards simulation of patient data for evaluation of E-health platform and services. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lo, O., Fan, L., Buchanan, W. J., Thuemmler, C., & Lawson, A. (2012, June). Towards simulation of patient data for evaluation of E-health platform and services. Paper presented at 13th Annual Post Graduate Symposium on the Convergence of Telecommunications, Networking and Broadcasting

This paper presents the design and implementation of the Patient Simulator, a software application used for the simulation of patient data. The simulator aims to evaluate e- Health platforms and services in regards to efficiency, reliability, securit... Read More about Towards simulation of patient data for evaluation of E-health platform and services..

Performance modelling and analysis of cognitive mesh networks (2012)
Journal Article
Min, G., Wu, Y., & Al-Dubai, A. (2012). Performance modelling and analysis of cognitive mesh networks. IEEE Transactions on Communications, 60, 1474-1478. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCOMM.2012.041212.110075A

A new analytical model is proposed to investigate the delay and throughput in cognitive mesh networks. The validity of the model is demonstrated via extensive simulation experiments. The model is then used to evaluate the effects of the number of lic... Read More about Performance modelling and analysis of cognitive mesh networks.