International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to conduct research related to the design of novel provably secure lightweight (hardware-based) cryptographic solutions for authentication and authorization to secure zero-trust networks. The aim is to strengthen security in zero-trust networks by giving devices and users fine-grained control over their resources via designing efficient modular solutions.

You will be part of the Secure and Resilient Systems Research Group part of the accredited centre of excellence in cyber security research, one of only 19 accredited centres of excellence in the UK. You will be working with researchers from both the School of Computing and the School of Engineering.

The supervisory team has strong track records and expertise in cryptography, hardware security, cyber security, and electronic systems design.

You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in Computer Science or related subject. Familiarity with and interest in cryptography and cyber security is required.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Essam Ghadafi (Essam.Ghadafi@newcastle.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-studentship-in-cyber-security-and-resilience-fine-grained-provably-secure-authentication-and-authorization-for-zero-trust-networks/?p155495