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We are interested in finding ways to determine internal and external attacks on cyber systems such as IoT devices, wireless sensor networks (WSN), car electronic components, or connected computer systems. Such attacks often involve the alteration, fabrication, deletion or injection of data messages. Detecting anomalies in data message streams is therefore an important aspect of any intrusion detection system deployed for cyber security.
Attacks might alter the timing, quantity or payload contents of the messages. Although some attacks might affect the message flows in ways that can be predetermined and hence identified in signature databases, there are also attacks that are either not predictable or are difficult to formally define against the natural behaviour of the system.
An example of the latter is the controller area network in cars, where the message properties are likely to be unique to the car model and secret to the car manufacturer, which makes formally defining a normal profile, and hence conversely an abnormal profile, a difficult prospect.
This PhD would therefore determine and evaluate methods for detecting attacks, such as using machine learning to detect abnormal behaviour in the messages. A project would involve determining and evaluating suitable detection methods as well as developing suitable data sets and message attack simulations.
To begin the application process please go to Business MPhil/PhD Webpage and click on ‘How to Apply’ in the top menu. This PhD could be carried out on a part time or full time basis so please select the relevant application link. On the application form, please make it clear that you are applying for one of our advertised projects so we can direct it straight to the relevant people.
All successful applicants will be offered an interview with the proposed Supervisory Team. You will be contacted by a member of the Doctoral School Team to find a suitable date. Interviews can be conducted in person or over Microsoft Teams.
For more information about Doctoral Loans please visit: https://www.worc.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/doctoral-loans.aspx
During your PhD you can access the Research Student Support Scheme to support dissemination costs associated with your research, up to £500 a year.
The Digital Innovation Research Group is focussed on the application of intelligent systems to real world problems. This incorporates the design, creation and research of technological systems that dynamically respond to the world around them to address practical issues in a wide variety of applied domains. This includes computational approaches such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, modelling and simulation, data mining and pattern recognition.
Intelligent Systems are becoming more important in everyday life as their use expands and adoption increases. With this expansion comes many key challenges that must be addressed as new application areas are found.
As part of its mission statement the University is committed to widening participation for its higher degrees. Although most candidates will have an undergraduate and/or a Masters degree, the University is happy to accept applications from candidates with relevant professional qualifications and work related experience.
Dr Andrew Tomlinson, Dr Hayder Alwattar
Dr Andrew Tomlinson, Worcester Business School, University of Worcester
Dr Hayder Alwattar, Worcester Business School, University of Worcester
For further information or an informal discussion on this project, please contact Dr Andrew Tomlinson (Director of Studies) via email at a.tomlinson@worc.ac.uk
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