Open Tech Calendar

Talk: "Cybersecurity Preventative Efforts" by Dr Yi Ting Chua

Abstract
The deployment of cybersecurity preventative efforts is of importance in terms of managing risks of cyber-attacks. The assumption is that any effort of well-intent would not result in negative or harmful impact. However, the current literature does not address the effects of such efforts on various stakeholders and user groups. This talk aims to address this gap by proposing two frameworks for assessing such effects.

Bio
Yi Ting Chua is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama. Her research centers around the role of the Internet in criminal offending and is shaped primarily by the increasing role of technology and cyberspace in criminal and deviant behaviors. Her current work spans across three research areas: (1) individuals’ pathway into cybercrime; (2) impact of social networks and structures on the evolution of subcultural values, beliefs, and behaviors; and (3) countermeasures against cybercrime.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-cybersecurity-preventative-efforts-by-dr-yi-ting-chua-tickets-638688914737?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wed 21st Jun 2023 3:00pm (Europe/London)

Wed 21st Jun 2023 4:00pm (Europe/London)

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Examining the Pathways Into Cybercrime by Dr. Rutger Leukfeldt (NSCR)

Abstract: Examining the pathways into cybercrime

What are pathways into cybercrime and how does someone become involved in a cybercriminal network? Traditionally, social ties provide access to criminal networks. These involvement mechanisms rely heavily on building trust and are limited to existing ‘real-world’ social contacts such as family, friends and co-workers. ‘Offender convergence settings’ – physical locations such as cafes and bars, where criminals can meet – are used to forge contacts outside an individual’s initial social cluster. Studies into involvement mechanisms of cybercriminal networks are scarce. However, case studies clearly show that the internet provides specific offender convergence settings, such as forums where cybercriminals can meet to exchange information or make plans to commit crimes.

The first part will present the findings of interviews with Dutch hackers about their online and offline pathways into cybercrime, co-offending and desistence. Preliminary results show that the first (baby) steps in pathways into cybercrime include gaming, Google and YouTube. In the second part of this presentation, a discussion of two interventions that are currently utilised to deter starting cybercriminals will be supplied.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/examining-the-pathways-into-cybercrime-by-dr-rutger-leukfeldt-nscr-tickets-630831131897

Tue 11th Jul 2023 11:30am (Europe/London)

Tue 11th Jul 2023 1:30pm (Europe/London)

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Workshop on Cyber-Securing Democratic Elections

The workshop is co-hosted by the University of Strathclyde and the the USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative at the University of Southern California. It will take place on June 27, 2023 in the Technology & Innovation Centre, George Street, Glasgow, Scotland.

The USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative is a new, non-partisan independent project at USC, supported by Google. It primarily aims to help protect campaigns and elections from digital and cyber threats.

To this end, it has organised events in all 50 US states, as well as in Greece. These events are targeted toward people in and around campaigns and elections, including but not limited to: academia, policymakers, election officials, candidates, and IT professionals. The events are also open to concerned citizens. These events bring together academics and practitioners to share expertise on identifying and countering such threats.

This event at Strathclyde offers an opportunity to extend this approach, providing an opportunity for mutual learning between academics and practitioners in the UK, the USA and the EU.

The event’s primary objective would be raising awareness of the global and national cyber-security challenges, including in the UK and Scotland, and the technological contribution to meeting these challenges. We aim to integrate a range of disciplines in deep and meaningful ways, including the technological and science fields, social media, social science, and public policy.

https://rubyzulu.github.io/CSDE/

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-on-cyber-securing-democratic-elections-tickets-635875349287

Tue 27th Jun 2023 9:00am (Europe/London)

Tue 27th Jun 2023 5:00pm (Europe/London)

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