Smart Security for Smart Services in an IoT Context
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Funding
- Competition Funded Project (Students Worldwide)
This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. Applications for this project are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full department and project details for further information.Project description
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging paradigm in which embedded devices or objects interconnect and cooperate to collectively provide some smart services or applications. Depending on the application context in which the smart services or applications are provided, there is a wide range of security threats or attacks that should be addressed. In this project, you will have the opportunity to work on a particular security problem in this context.
Person specification
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- Candidates must hold a minimum of an upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
- Candidates will be expected to comply with the University's policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Candidates must meet the School's minimum English Language requirement.
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 unknown problems and be able to work hard and creatively without constant supervision.
Desirable
Applicants will be required to evidence the following skills and qualifications.
- You will possess determination (which is often more important than qualifications) although you'll need a good amount of both.
- You will have good time management.
General
Applicants will be required to address the following.
- Discuss your final year Undergraduate project work - and if appropriate your MSc project work.
- How well does your previous study prepare you for undertaking Postgraduate Research?
- Comment on your transcript/predicted degree marks, outlining both strong and weak points.
- Why do you believe you are suitable for doing Postgraduate Research?
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