From 86ac244cb2c64beb68a3314a48e1c4954b0e961b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bill Buchanan Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Update README.md --- z_assessments/test01/README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/z_assessments/test01/README.md b/z_assessments/test01/README.md index f730523..9b78d8d 100644 --- a/z_assessments/test01/README.md +++ b/z_assessments/test01/README.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ There will be four main questions in the exam: Symmetric Key (Unit 2), Hashing ( **Test date:** 19 Mar 2021 (open book test, taken over Moodle). -** Test time: ** To be confirmed, but likely to be late afternoon. +** Test time: ** To be confirmed, but likely to be late afternoon. Two times: 3-4:30pm. 5-6:30pm. Some test details are: From 22b873a57299e18edf33b4933fc1d6494d573efa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bill Buchanan Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:01:37 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update README.md --- z_assessments/coursework/README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/z_assessments/coursework/README.md b/z_assessments/coursework/README.md index 7b37803..3dc3ebe 100644 --- a/z_assessments/coursework/README.md +++ b/z_assessments/coursework/README.md @@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ You are requested to investigate, build a prototype, and evaluate one of the fol * **Key Distribution Centres**. The complexity of handling keys is an increasing challenge for many companies. Within a KDC, we can implement methods which will generate encryption keys for users. This topic will involve investigating possible methods that could be used. * **Blockchain integration**. Many applications are moving towards storing data on a blockchain and in using smart contracts. This area will investigate new areas of improving the security and/or performance of blockchain related methods. * **Tokenization**. There is a vast increase in the usage of tokens to either protect sensitive details or provide one-time access. This area will allow you to investigate different tokenization methods, such as using Ferrnet tokens or some of the security weaknesses of OAuth 2. +* * **IPFS (Interplanetary File System**. This breaks files into chunks and then distributes them around the world and where we can integrate version control on files. Overall it has advances in reducing latency, improving resilance, and avoiding censorship. There are many different methods involved in each of these areas, so while your literature review might have a relatively wide scope, you might want to focus in on one or more methods for your implementation and evaluation. You may also pick another related area, but this would have to be approved by your tutor. From ec6bdb2d5d3e91fcf88fda9e25a1f774f02682a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bill Buchanan Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:01:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update README.md --- z_assessments/coursework/README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/z_assessments/coursework/README.md b/z_assessments/coursework/README.md index 3dc3ebe..9368ffc 100644 --- a/z_assessments/coursework/README.md +++ b/z_assessments/coursework/README.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ You are requested to investigate, build a prototype, and evaluate one of the fol * **Key Distribution Centres**. The complexity of handling keys is an increasing challenge for many companies. Within a KDC, we can implement methods which will generate encryption keys for users. This topic will involve investigating possible methods that could be used. * **Blockchain integration**. Many applications are moving towards storing data on a blockchain and in using smart contracts. This area will investigate new areas of improving the security and/or performance of blockchain related methods. * **Tokenization**. There is a vast increase in the usage of tokens to either protect sensitive details or provide one-time access. This area will allow you to investigate different tokenization methods, such as using Ferrnet tokens or some of the security weaknesses of OAuth 2. -* * **IPFS (Interplanetary File System**. This breaks files into chunks and then distributes them around the world and where we can integrate version control on files. Overall it has advances in reducing latency, improving resilance, and avoiding censorship. +* **IPFS (Interplanetary File System**. This breaks files into chunks and then distributes them around the world and where we can integrate version control on files. Overall it has advances in reducing latency, improving resilance, and avoiding censorship. There are many different methods involved in each of these areas, so while your literature review might have a relatively wide scope, you might want to focus in on one or more methods for your implementation and evaluation. You may also pick another related area, but this would have to be approved by your tutor. From 7e67a58e7bcdb5177a233f37f66a9efa2d06bf73 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bill Buchanan Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:02:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update README.md --- z_assessments/coursework/README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/z_assessments/coursework/README.md b/z_assessments/coursework/README.md index 9368ffc..824031c 100644 --- a/z_assessments/coursework/README.md +++ b/z_assessments/coursework/README.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ You are requested to investigate, build a prototype, and evaluate one of the fol * **Key Distribution Centres**. The complexity of handling keys is an increasing challenge for many companies. Within a KDC, we can implement methods which will generate encryption keys for users. This topic will involve investigating possible methods that could be used. * **Blockchain integration**. Many applications are moving towards storing data on a blockchain and in using smart contracts. This area will investigate new areas of improving the security and/or performance of blockchain related methods. * **Tokenization**. There is a vast increase in the usage of tokens to either protect sensitive details or provide one-time access. This area will allow you to investigate different tokenization methods, such as using Ferrnet tokens or some of the security weaknesses of OAuth 2. -* **IPFS (Interplanetary File System**. This breaks files into chunks and then distributes them around the world and where we can integrate version control on files. Overall it has advances in reducing latency, improving resilance, and avoiding censorship. +* **IPFS (Interplanetary File System)**. This breaks files into chunks and then distributes them around the world and where we can integrate version control on files. Overall it has advances in reducing latency, improving resilance, and avoiding censorship. There are many different methods involved in each of these areas, so while your literature review might have a relatively wide scope, you might want to focus in on one or more methods for your implementation and evaluation. You may also pick another related area, but this would have to be approved by your tutor.