We have presented in multiple articles and conferences a novel approach to education in the area of digital forensics based on a multi-platform cloud-computer infrastructure and an innovative computer based tool. The tool is installed and offered over the cloud-based infrastructure of the Dynamic Forensic Education Alliance. Cloud computing provides efficient mechanism for a wide range of services that offer real-life environments for teaching and training cybersecurity and digital forensics, The cloud-based infrastructure, the virtualized environment and the developed educational tool enables construction of dynamic e-learning environment making the training very close to reality and to real-life situations.

Recently, Dr. Melissa Layne, which serves as the AVP for Product Development for the American Public University System was interested in this development for the further research on the article published by Primož Cigoj and Borka Jerman Blažič, “An Advanced Educational Tool for Digital Forensic Engineering” in International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning. (2016).

Members of the Laboratory for Open Systems and Networks, prof. Borka Jerman-Blažič and asst. prof. Tomaž Klobučar, have contributed a chapter to the book »Combatting Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism: Challenges, Trends and Priorities« published by Springer. In their work, they identified the major technical challenges and missing solutions in the field of cybercrime and cyberterrorism. The identified solutions include technologies and techniques for computer fraud prevention, investigation and detection methods and tools, and crime prevention methods that address human elements.

The book is an important contribution in the fight against cybercrime and cyberterrorism and will help in more effective research and development of cybercrime prevention technologies and methods, development of investigation tools and better understanding of teh cybercrime. The main target group of the book are information security researchers, law enforcement agencies and research policy makers.

Prof. Dr. Borka Jerman Blažič and her interview published here

 

Do you have an app that can make a difference in the society? Show that you are the best and apply for the World Summit Awards! Be a part in the global contest – get in touch with us!

SLOVENIAN APPLICANTS PLEASE SEND YOUR PROPOSAL to info@e5.ijs.si

The best slovenian app will travel and compete at the World Summit Awards!

App Submission Deadline: July the 15th.

The World Summit Awards are a highly diverse and democratic award system, that selects and promotes the world’s best digital innovation with impact on society. Initiated in 2003 in the framework of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (UN WSIS), World Summit Award contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals agenda by recognizing local digital content with an impact on society, demonstrating the richness and diversity of innovative applications.

Be it an app to help the blind using smartphones, or a website reanimating history–  the World Summit Awards offer a platform for those who think beyond the box.

For more information look at:

Rules: http://www.wsis-award.org/content/conditions

Categories: http://www.wsis-award.org/contest/categories-and-rules

Participation Benefits: http://www.wsis-award.org/content/benefits

Description: Laboratory for Open Systems and Networks at Jožef Stefan Institute is offering one scholarship for obtaining a PhD degree in science in the field of new internet technologies and services. The selected candidate will be employed as young researcher at Jožef Stefan Institute for the maximum period of three years and six months.

Qualifications: Applicants with a university degree, concluded Bologna level 2 studies or master’s degree in an appropriate field (computer and information science, telecommunications, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics or organizational science preferred). In addition, the candidate

• must have finished his/her studies with grade point average in all courses of at least 8.00 and must fulfill the requirements of enrolment in postgraduate Bologna level 3 studies;
• his/her diploma must not be older than 5 years.

Criteria for assessment of candidates:

• grade point average in all courses
• obtained master’s degree
• enrollment in postgraduate studies
• awards of recognition received
• articles published
• participation in research work

Starting date: October 2016

General info: Jožef Stefan Institute (http://www.ijs.si) is the biggest research institute in Slovenia. Laboratory for Open Systems and Networks (http://www.e5.ijs.si) has a long tradition of research and development in the fields of information security, computer networks, telecommunication technologies, and information society services and applications. Currently, the main R&D activity focuses on internet technologies and services, information security and privacy, and technology-enhanced learning. R&D activities are carried out mainly in the EU projects and within national research programme “Future internet technologies: concepts, architectures, services, and socio-economic issues”. In 2015 the laboratory participated in 8 EU projects from the Horizon 2020 programme, 7^th Framework programme, EU Cybercrime prevention programme, and EU Competence and Innovation programme.

Procedure: For detailed information about the application procedure please contact info@e5.ijs.si.