PhD Studentship in Cyber Defence and Security at Brunel University, UK Newest Scholarship 2011

PhD Studentship in Cyber Defence and Security at Brunel University, UK Newest Scholarship 2011

August 22, 2011 by info
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MoD/Dstl and PhD studentship in the School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics at Brunel University, UK

Study Subject(s): Cyber Defence & Security
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: MoD/Dstl
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
Candidates shouldhave at least an upper second class degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a relevant discipline. A Masters degree in a relevant subject is highly desirable.

This position is sponsored by MoD/Dstl and EADS and will be based at Brunel University. Cyber Defence & Security has become a strategic imperative for many organisations and institutions. The incidence of cyber attacks from cyber criminals is unrelenting with the potential to undermine defence and economic capability. The aim of this PhD research is to improve Situational Awareness (SA) and decision making effectiveness for defending against cyber attacks.

The research objectives are:

1. Develop novel fusion methods for managing uncertain and conflicting SA information from multiple sources in the Cyberspace;

2. Develop and implement artificial intelligence methods for cyber threat assessment and integrate outputs into a common relevant operational picture to support thecyber security operator and intelligence analyst. The studentship covers Home/EU tuition fees plus a minimum stipend of £13,590 for a period of three years.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

For further information, go to: http://infoscholarship.net