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People : Bill Buchanan x Research Areas : Cyber-security x Dewey Decimal : 0058 Data security x

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Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security.

Buchanan, W. J. (2014, April). Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security. Presented at Napier 400 - Numerical Algorithms and Intelligent Software Symposium, International Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Edinburgh
Buchanan, W. J. (2014, April). Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security. Presented at Napier 400 - Numerical Algorithms and Intelligent Software Symposium, International Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Edinburgh

As we move into an Information Age, the requirement for computer security increases by the day, only in terms of privacy, but also in terms of proving identity and in verifyin...

2014
Advanced security and network forensics: Introduction.

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

2011
AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET.

Buchanan, W. J. (2009). AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET
Buchanan, W. J. (2009). AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET

This paper outlines the usage of AES in Microsoft .NET. It provides a basic overview of the AES method, along with a review of other popular encryption methods and some sample...

2009
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People : Bill Buchanan x Research Areas : Cyber-security x Dewey Decimal : 0058 Data security x

Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security.

Buchanan, W. J. (2014, April). Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security. Presented at Napier 400 - Numerical Algorithms and Intelligent Software Symposium, International Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Edinburgh
Buchanan, W. J. (2014, April). Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security. Presented at Napier 400 - Numerical Algorithms and Intelligent Software Symposium, International Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Edinburgh

As we move into an Information Age, the requirement for computer security increases by the day, only in terms of privacy, but also in terms of proving identity and in verifyin...

2014
Advanced security and network forensics: Introduction.

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

2011
AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET.

Buchanan, W. J. (2009). AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET
Buchanan, W. J. (2009). AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET

This paper outlines the usage of AES in Microsoft .NET. It provides a basic overview of the AES method, along with a review of other popular encryption methods and some sample...

2009
3DES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET.

Buchanan, W. J. (2009). 3DES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET
Buchanan, W. J. (2009). 3DES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET

This paper outlines the usage of 3DES in Microsoft .NET. It provides a basic overview of the 3-DES method, along with a review of other popular encryption methods and some sam...

2009
Evaluation of the DFET Cloud.

Buchanan, W. J., Ramsay, B., Macfarlane, R., Smales, A., Keane, E., Callahan, C., …Popov, O. (2015, September). Evaluation of the DFET Cloud. Paper presented at Cybercrime Forensics Education and Training (CFET) conference, Canterbury
Buchanan, W. J., Ramsay, B., Macfarlane, R., Smales, A., Keane, E., Callahan, C., …Popov, O. (2015, September). Evaluation of the DFET Cloud. Paper presented at Cybercrime Forensics Education and Training (CFET) conference, Canterbury

The DFET (Digital Forensics Evaluation and Training) Cloud creates new training methods/techniques to support judicial authorities, law enforcement agencies and associated sta...

2015
Cyber security challenges for cloud based services.

Buchanan, W. J. (2015, June). Cyber security challenges for cloud based services. Paper presented at Scot-Cloud 2015, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Buchanan, W. J. (2015, June). Cyber security challenges for cloud based services. Paper presented at Scot-Cloud 2015, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Areas covered - IoT security - Data loss detection and prevention - Cryptography in the Cloud

2015
Teaching penetration and malware analysis in a cloud-based environment.

Buchanan, W. J., Ramsay, B., Macfarlane, R., Smales, A., & Russell, G. (2015, June). Teaching penetration and malware analysis in a cloud-based environment. Paper presented at UK Workshop on Cybersecurity Training & Education, Liverpool
Buchanan, W. J., Ramsay, B., Macfarlane, R., Smales, A., & Russell, G. (2015, June). Teaching penetration and malware analysis in a cloud-based environment. Paper presented at UK Workshop on Cybersecurity Training & Education, Liverpool

This paper outlines evaluation of running a private Cloud-based system over two semesters at Edinburgh Napier University for two modules: Security Testing and Advanced Network...

2015
Vulnerability analysis.

Buchanan, W. J. (2015, May). Vulnerability analysis. Presented at Advanced Threat Protection, Glazier's Hall, London
Buchanan, W. J. (2015, May). Vulnerability analysis. Presented at Advanced Threat Protection, Glazier's Hall, London

The current generation of threats against enterprise networks are more targeted, more persistent and more sophisticated than ever. Sony, eBay and JP Morgan are among the bigge...

2015
New forensic investigation and training methods in a virtual environment (cloud) (D-FET project).

Buchanan, W. J., & Smales, A. (2015, April). New forensic investigation and training methods in a virtual environment (cloud) (D-FET project). Paper presented at Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism - the EU Research roadmap, Montpellier, France
Buchanan, W. J., & Smales, A. (2015, April). New forensic investigation and training methods in a virtual environment (cloud) (D-FET project). Paper presented at Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism - the EU Research roadmap, Montpellier, France

DFET creates new training methods/techniques to support judicial authorities, law enforcement agencies and associated stakeholders in the fight against cybercrime through the ...

2015
It's all hackable.

Buchanan, W. J. (2015, February). It's all hackable. Paper presented at SBRC Insider Threat Conference 2015, RBS, Gogarburn
Buchanan, W. J. (2015, February). It's all hackable. Paper presented at SBRC Insider Threat Conference 2015, RBS, Gogarburn

2015
Cyber security in practice: identifying areas of vulnerability.

Buchanan, W. J., & Smales, A. (2015, February). Cyber security in practice: identifying areas of vulnerability. Paper presented at Scot-Secure 2015, Holyrood, Edinburgh
Buchanan, W. J., & Smales, A. (2015, February). Cyber security in practice: identifying areas of vulnerability. Paper presented at Scot-Secure 2015, Holyrood, Edinburgh

Areas covered include: - Using penetration testing to highlight areas of weakness - Practical steps for improving the security of your organisation.

2015
Advanced persistent threat and Insiders.

Buchanan, W. J. (2015, January). Advanced persistent threat and Insiders. Paper presented at Advanced Persistent Threat, London
Buchanan, W. J. (2015, January). Advanced persistent threat and Insiders. Paper presented at Advanced Persistent Threat, London

With an increase in the range and mobility of devices which connect to the network, there are now so many opportunities for intruders to compromise systems. Leading with the r...

2015
Complete anatomy of Heartbleed, Truecrypt and large-scale vulnerabilities.

Buchanan, W. J. (2014, September). Complete anatomy of Heartbleed, Truecrypt and large-scale vulnerabilities. Paper presented at 7th International Conference on Security of Information and Networks (SIN 2014), Glasgow
Buchanan, W. J. (2014, September). Complete anatomy of Heartbleed, Truecrypt and large-scale vulnerabilities. Paper presented at 7th International Conference on Security of Information and Networks (SIN 2014), Glasgow

This presentation will outline some new research related to the Heartbleed vulnerability, and cover the full technical details of the threat, with a live demo. Along with it w...

2014
Cyber risk and opportunities in the Cloud.

Buchanan, W. J., & Smales, A. (2013, September). Cyber risk and opportunities in the Cloud. Paper presented at Cloud Security Congress 2013, Edinburgh
Buchanan, W. J., & Smales, A. (2013, September). Cyber risk and opportunities in the Cloud. Paper presented at Cloud Security Congress 2013, Edinburgh

This presentation outlines some of the key risks and opportunities in the Cloud.

2013
The challenges of Big Data: future risks, governance and trust.

Buchanan, W. J. (2013, March). The challenges of Big Data: future risks, governance and trust. Paper presented at The Future of Cyber Security 2013, London, UK
Buchanan, W. J. (2013, March). The challenges of Big Data: future risks, governance and trust. Paper presented at The Future of Cyber Security 2013, London, UK

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 build around Big Da...

2013

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Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security.

Advanced security and network forensics: Introduction.

AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET.

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Discrete Logarithms within Computer and Network Security.

Advanced security and network forensics: Introduction.

AES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET.

3DES Encryption and Decryption in Microsoft .NET.

Evaluation of the DFET Cloud.

Cyber security challenges for cloud based services.

Teaching penetration and malware analysis in a cloud-based environment.

Vulnerability analysis.

New forensic investigation and training methods in a virtual environment (cloud) (D-FET project).

It's all hackable.

Cyber security in practice: identifying areas of vulnerability.

Advanced persistent threat and Insiders.

Complete anatomy of Heartbleed, Truecrypt and large-scale vulnerabilities.

Cyber risk and opportunities in the Cloud.

The challenges of Big Data: future risks, governance and trust.

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