Project Info
Secure Resource and Information Management
Guannan Liu
guannan.liu@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
The Internet provides a fast and convenient way for people to access various resources and information. However, many security incidents occur because these resources and information are not properly managed. This poses a realistic and severe security risk since many resources contain sensitive user information. In this project, we will explore various online services to discover vulnerabilities related to insecure resources and information management. We will assess the severity of the vulnerabilities and propose novel mechanisms and approaches to enhance the security of online resources and information.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Secure cyberspace.
Liu, Guannan, Xing Gao, and Haining Wang. "An investigation of identity-account inconsistency in single sign-on." Proceedings of the Web Conference 2021. 2021.
Primary Contacts:
Guannan Liu, guannan.liu@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Major in Computer Science and have a basic understanding of programming, cybersecurity, and computer networks.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
~4 hours per week
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
- Deep understanding of online resource management and user authentication
- Systematic testing on security vulnerability
- Writing conference/journal research papers
MENTORING PLAN
Weekly one-on-one meeting with Guannan
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior
Senior