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Are you considering pursuing a #PhD in #Computing, #Engineering or #BuiltEnvironment to help create a better world? Look no further than @Edinburgh Napier University, the top modern university for research power in Scotland and among the first 600 universities in the world according to the prestigious #TimesWorldUniversityRankings 2025. The School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment is the largest of the five schools at Edinburgh Napier University. The School is now advertising a large number of funded and self funded PhDs in all its Subject Groups. All applications must be received by 5th January 2025.  Find more information and how to apply here: https://t.ly/C1gdC

We are looking forward to see the advancements within the Blockchain & Digital Trust Taskforce in 2025 ...

One of our amazing KTP collaborations ...

It's just under a month to go to apply for a #PhD in #Computing, #Engineering or #BuiltEnvironment at Edinburgh Napier University. The School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment is advertising a large number of funded and self funded PhDs in all its Subject Groups. All applications must be received by 5th January 2025. Don't miss out! More information can be found here: https://t.ly/FOF2x

In episode 213 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Prof Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE, Professor of Applied Cryptography at Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland). Professor Buchanan begins by sharing his career journey, highlighting his transition from electrical engineering to becoming a prominent figure in cryptography and cybersecurity. The conversation covers key topics, including the distinction between symmetric key encryption and public key encryption, where Buchanan explains how these methods are used to secure communications. He also dives into the importance of digital signatures for verifying data authenticity and maintaining data integrity, emphasizing their role in making the internet more trustworthy. The discussion expands into advanced cryptographic techniques like hashing functions, zero-knowledge proofs, and homomorphic encryption, which allow encrypted data to be processed securely without decryption. Buchanan sheds light on the critical challenge of key management in preventing data breaches, especially in cloud environments, and introduces listeners to post-quantum cryptography, which aims to protect against the emerging threat of quantum computers. The episode also touches on artificial intelligence’s influence on cryptography, where AI’s ability to exploit side channels and reverse-engineer code presents new challenges. Buchanan addresses the ongoing debate surrounding government surveillance and backdoors in encryption, warning of the risks associated with weakening encryption standards. He concludes with his vision for the future of data privacy, advocating for a more citizen-focused approach that grants individuals greater control over their data, especially as AI and large tech companies continue to reshape the digital landscape. This episode offers a deep dive into the evolving world of cryptography, data privacy, and the future of security in a rapidly advancing technological era and his hope for Data Privacy in the future. Audio and full transcript here: https://lnkd.in/gW4yvUeQ Subscribe to “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, now available on all major podcast directories, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and more. Hosted by Data Diva Media Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC #dataprotection #dataprivacy #datadiva #privacy #cybersecurity #Cryptography #Encryption #DigitalSignatures #AI #PostQuantumCryptography #KeyManagement #DataSecurity #ZeroKnowledgeProofs #HomomorphicEncryption #QuantumComputing #DataIntegrity #GovernmentSurveillance

Wow! Our cryptography professor Prof Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE has been chatting with one of the inventors of public key encryption ... Clifford Cocks

Here is our very own Cryptography Professor speaking with The Data Diva (Debbie Reynolds) on his career to date and all things related to cryptography.

Edinburgh Napier University's Associate Professor Dr Suha Jaradat shares some advice on the importance of graduate apprenticeships and how to go about applying them. https://lnkd.in/epfd_YNv

A cybersecurity training programme for women in the technology sector, led by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU), has been backed by European Commission funding. Trust4Future has been selected as one of the winners of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Deep Tech Talent Initiative training proposals for 2024. Presented in partnership with ENU, Turkish-based digital innovation organisation TAGES and Istanbul Blockchain Women , Trust4Future will focus on empowering women in technology by developing their skills in cybersecurity and blockchain. Funded by the European Commission, the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative is a pioneering programme with an ambitious goal to equip 1 million people with deep tech skills by 2025. It aims to help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges through advanced technological solutions which blend science and engineering across physical, biological, and digital spheres. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWUvnadV

We are so happy to be leading on a new EU grant which develops deep tech skills in areas of cryptography, blockchain, privacy-aware AI and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). It involves a partnership with Istanbul Blockchain Women and TAGES, and is led by our cryptography professor ... Prof Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE. Watch this space for more information. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWmVBiMA