Security and privacy in IoT systems

Internet of Things (IoT) systems have entered our everyday life in various application scenarios. They range from personalised health care utilising data from users' wearable devices to smart manufacturing deploying data from all types of smart sensors embedded within the manufacturing processes. The common characterises of these IoT systems are the presence of IoT devices (e.g., wearables, home appliances, smart sensors, vehicles), which generate data in unprecedented rates. These data are then collected, stored and analysed by service providers, which can then extract useful insights and feed these results to the users of IoT systems. However, such collection and analysis of data threaten the privacy of users. Suppose no appropriate measures are taken to protect users' privacy. In that case, such IoT data could reveal extremely sensitive data about users such as medical conditions, location, whereabouts, social interactions, religious beliefs, etc.

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This project will tackle these privacy concerns by analysing a specific IoT application scenario and developing novel solutions to address the application-specific privacy concerns by applying state-of-the-art privacy-enhancing technologies.

Person specification

For information

- Candidates must hold a minimum of an upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline.

- Candidates must meet the Department's minimum English Language requirement.

- Candidates will be expected to comply with the University's policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Essential

Applicants will be required to evidence the following skills and qualifications.

- You must be capable of performing at a very high level.

- You must have a self-driven interest in uncovering and solving new problems and be able to work hard and creatively without constant supervision.

- Excellent programing skills

Desirable

Applicants will be required to evidence the following skills and qualifications.

- You will have good time management.

Candidates are expected to hold (or be about to obtain) a minimum upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a related area (e.g. Computer Science).  Candidates with experience in Information security or with interest in Cryptography are encouraged to apply.