| 1st International Workshop on Cyber Forensics and Threat Investigations Challenges in Emerging Infrastructures (CFTIC 2020) |
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This
workshop brings together researchers and practitioners working on cyber
forensics and threat investigations for emerging infrastructures to
provide insight for the discussion of the major research challenges and
achievements.
Paper Submission deadline: 20 Sep 2020.
More info here:
https://cfati2.conceptechint.net/submissions.html
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| Cyber security incentives & regulation review: government response to the call for evidence |
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A
summary of evidence received by the government as part of the Review of
Cyber Security Incentives & Regulation, plus associated research
publications.
More info here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-incentives-regulation-review-government-response-to-the-call-for-evidence
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| Cybersecurity risks of digital hoarding behaviours |
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CREST
research published a new report on psychological characteristics of
individuals who engage in digital hoarding, and the risks these
behaviours can pose to organisations.
More info here:
https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/cybersecurity-risks-of-digital-hoarding-behaviours/
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| Combatting misinformation online: The role and relevance of the social sciences |
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This
session will showcase the relevance of social science expertise to
combatting online misinformation, and outline how more effective
engagement can be built between academics, industry and government to
put this knowledge to practical use.
When: 24 Sep 2020 @16:00-17:00.
More info here: https://aspect.ac.uk/annual-event-2020/
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| The Smart Cybersecurity Network (Serene-risc) 2020 Annual Workshop |
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The
focus this year is on human-centric cybersecurity, understood as the
multiple roles played by the human-factor in cybersecurity processes and
outcomes.
When: 21-22 Oct 2020.
More info here:
https://www.serene-risc.ca/en/news/preliminary-program-2020-annual-workshop
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| We Want to Hear from You: SPRITE+ Member Survey |
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https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ZHZSHFT
SPRITE+ is celebrating its first year in operation and we want to know what you think about our network.
Your views are important to us and we will use your feedback to
help plan future activities. Please take 5 minutes to complete our
survey.
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| SPRITE+ Sandpit Projects Announced! |
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https://spritehub.org/2020/09/16/sprite-sandpit-projects-announced/
We
are delighted to announce the following projects, which secured funding
during our sandpit on 'Trust, Identity, Privacy, and Security in the
post-Covid Digital Economy':
> 'TIPS in blended home-work environments: A socio-technical
perspective', led by Dr Emily Collins (Cardiff University).
> 'Understanding and mapping shadow infrastructures and TIPS
in Covid and post-Covid times', led by Dr Chris Foster (University of
Manchester)
> 'Investigating the trustworthiness of AI‐based and
data‐driven tools that enable COVID‐safe workplaces: A case study of the
Hygieia app', led by Dr Jacob Johanssen St. Mary’s University,
Twickenham.
> 'Future Payment Systems: Data, Technology and Privacy after
Covid', led by Dr Geoff Goodell (University College London).
Congratulations to all our project teams! You can learn more
about each of these projects and the research teams by following the
link.
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| Save the Date: SPRITE+ Online Showcase |
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14 January 2021
You
are invited to the SPRITE+ Online Showcase! You’ll have the opportunity
to learn about the work of our Challenge Working Groups and our
recently funded sandpit projects.
There will be virtual poster presentations and opportunities for
informal discussion and networking. More information to come!
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| SPRITE+ Expert Fellows: Save the Date for the Annual Expert Fellows Meeting |
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30 June – 1 July 2021
The
annual Expert Fellows meeting will take place on 1 July 2021 at the
Titanic Centre in Belfast (Covid-19 restrictions permitting).
Invitations will be opened to the Expert Fellows community to
join us for a day of interactive discussion and networking.
Travel and accommodation will be funded by SPRITE. More
information to come!
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| SPRITE+ Activities and Events Call is Now Open! |
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https://spritehub.org/2020/08/05/call-for-events-and-activities/
We are supporting our Members and Expert Fellows who wish to lead events or activities relevant to TIPS in the Digital Economy.
We are offering logistical support and up to £5,000 per activity
to cover the associated costs. Learn more by following the link.
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| Early Career Researchers: We Want to Hear from You! |
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https://spritehub.org/introducing-rising-stars/
We invite ECRs to share their research story with the TIPS community as part of our Rising Stars series.
Learn more by following the link.
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| Expert Fellow Spotlight – Emma Williams! |
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https://spritehub.org/2020/08/26/sprite-expert-fellow-spotlight-emma-williams/
We
continue to publish Career Journey interviews with SPRITE+ Project
Partners, Experts, and Members (https://spritehub.org/career-journeys/).
This time, the spotlight is on SPRITE+ Expert Fellow, Chartered
Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, Associate Fellow of the British
Psychological Society, and Lecturer in Marketing at the University of
Bristol Emma Williams!
Follow the link to find out more about her inspiring career, and
gain insight into here paper on Developing a Measure of Information
Seeking about Phishing!
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calls, calls for funding, publications, consultations) on
admin@spritehub.org or alert us on Twitter by including ‘@SPRITEPlus’ in
your tweet.
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newsletter is published every third Wednesday of the month. Deadline to
include your news piece is every second Friday of the month).
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