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Framework for Visualizing Browsing Patterns Captured in Computer Logs
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Research ProblemAn Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is used for preventing security breaches by monitoring and analyzing the data recorded in log files. An IDS analyst is responsible for detecting intrusions in a system ... -
Substring search over encrypted data
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Our data, be it personal or professional, is increasingly outsourced. This results from the development of cloud computing in the past ten years, a paradigm that shifts computing to a utility. Even without realizing it, ... -
Dynamic security metrics for measuring the effectiveness of moving target defense techniques
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Moving Target Defense (MTD) utilizes granularity, flexibility and elasticity properties of emerging networking technologies in order to continuously change the attack surface. There are many different MTD techniques proposed ... -
Virtual Reality Game for Falconry
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Traditions and culture play a major role in our society, as they are the source of a person's pride and honor. One of Qatar's National Vision 2030 pillars that relates to the social development aims at preserving Qatar's ... -
Virtual Reality Glove for Falconry
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)This project is a virtual reality based game. Basically it's about hunting pray-using different types of falcons. And the main idea behind this project is to give more knowledge to the player about a cultural game in more ... -
Using Sparse Matrices to Prevent Information Leakage in Cloud Computing
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)Cloud computing represents the promise of outsourcing of scientific computing such as matrix multiplication. However, this can introduce new vulnerabilities such as information leakage. Cloud server intentionally or ... -
Smart Grid Cybersecurity: Standards and Technical Countermeasures
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)Cybersecurity in smart grids is of critical importance given the heavy reliance of modern societies on electricity and the recent cyberattacks that resulted in blackouts. The evolution of the legacy electric grid to a ... -
Virtual Reality Falconry: Simulation of a Traditional Qatari Sport Methodology and Techniques
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper talks about the process of developing a game called 'Virtual Reality Falconry'. The game is a simulation of the traditional Qatari hunting sport. Falconry refers to the process of hunting wild preys in their ... -
Watermarking: A review of software and hardware techniques
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)Watermarking is a well-known technique traditionally used in banknotes and other documents to discourage counterfeiting. It usually consists of semi-transparent symbols embedded on paper. Similar concepts were applied to ... -
Multi-Objective Security Hardening Optimisation for Dynamic Networks
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)Hardening the dynamic networks is a very challenging task due to their complexity and dynamicity. Moreover, there may be multi-objectives to satisfy, while containing the solutions within the constraints (e.g., fixed budget, ... -
Multi-moth flame optimization for solving the link prediction problem in complex networks
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Article)Providing a solution for the link prediction problem attracts several computer science fields and becomes a popular challenge in researches. This challenge is presented by introducing several approaches keen to provide the ... -
Empirical performance evaluation of QUIC protocol for Tor anonymity network
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)Tor's anonymity network is one of the most widely used anonymity networks online, it consists of thousands of routers run by volunteers. Tor preserves the anonymity of its users by relaying the traffic through a number of ... -
CloudSafe: A tool for an automated security analysis for cloud computing
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)Cloud computing has been adopted widely, providing on-demand computing resources to improve performance and reduce operational costs. However, these new functionalities also bring new ways to exploit the cloud computing ... -
The role of EEG and EMG combined virtual reality gaming system in facial palsy rehabilitation - A case report
( Churchill Livingstone , 2019 , Article)Background The recovery rates for facial palsy are usually excellent; however, regularly patients present with problems with their fine facial movements that affect their emotional expressions. Objective To discover the ... -
SOLD: A node-Splitting algorithm for R-tree based on Objects' Locations Distribution
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article)Spatial data indexing methods are of extreme importance as they massively build up as a result of the explosive growth in capturing data with spatial features. No matter how much the data size is, eventually it will reside ... -
ThreatRiskEvaluator: A Tool for Assessing Threat-Specific Security Risks in the Cloud
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)In cloud computing, security risks posed to individual clients are different based on their specific security requirements. In current practice, cloud providers usually apply generic protection mechanisms that may not be ... -
Systematic identification of threats in the cloud: A Survey
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)When a vulnerability is discovered in a system, some key questions often asked by the security analyst are what threat(s) does it pose, what attacks may exploit it, and which parts of the system it affects. Answers to those ... -
Secure smart contract-enabled control of battery energy storage systems against cyber-attacks
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) are an integral part of a sustainable and resilient smart grid. The security of such critical cyber-physical infrastructure is considered as a major priority for both industry and ... -
Real-Time Scheduling for Electric Vehicles Charging/Discharging Using Reinforcement Learning
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)With the increase in Electric Vehicles (EVs) penetration, their charging needs form an additional burden on the grid. Thus, charging coordination is necessary for safe and efficient EV use. The scheduling of EVs is especially ... -
Optimal sizing of a stand-alone hybrid PV-WT-BT system using artificial intelligence based technique
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Nowadays, conventional energy system is being replaced by renewable energy system. Especially, PV systems and wind energy systems are gaining much attention due to their future sustainability and eco-friendly nature. ...
