My MSci project was on DVFS, energy savings, and scheduling in Assymetric Multicore Processors (AMPs), and was done using the gem5 simulator. The project was done full-time in one semester of the, without any other courses going on at the same time. CS5199 is a special Individual Masters Project for students doing an Integrated Masters (MSci) degree.
Fri, 22 May 2020
Second practical done as part of CS4203 “Computer Security”, which I took during my 5th year. The aims of this practical were to 1) use passive pen-testing tools to investigate two websites, and 2) to conduct an “alpha (self-tested)” study into using keystroke timings as a potential biometric authentication factor. We were informed that part of the exercise was also to approach the study in an academic manner, i.e. including relevant citations, acknowledging shortcomings and limitations, and suggesting improvements and/or further work.
Mon, 18 Nov 2019
First practical done as part of CS4203 “Computer Security”, which I took during my 5th year. The aim of the practical was to write a report describing what blockchain is and how it works, along with 2 separate areas of research or commercial interest. The description of the separate areas had to discuss functionality, current and potential applications, and security concerns or problems.
Fri, 11 Oct 2019