Centre for Security, Communications and Network Research, Plymouth University


The principal areas of work at present include the following:
IT security	Communications	Network technologies
Authentication technologies Biometrics Human aspects of security Insider misuse detection Intrusion detection and response Mobile and wireless security Risk assessment Security management and culture Usability and acceptance of security Vulnerability management	Advanced modulation and coding techniques CDMA Multiple Access and spread spectrum techniques Mobility schemes and network protocols in 3G networks Multimedia communications in 3G networks Smart antenna and software radio for mobile communications Communication systems performance analysis and simulation Propagation and radio interference Studies Advanced digital modems for wireless communications Design and implementation of Earth Stations	Mobile networking Congestion in wireless environments Network modelling and simulation Multimedia transport optimisation Quality of Service provisioning and monitoring QoS-based routing User traffic profiling

CSCAN has a proven research pedigree, including both collaborative work with industry and participation in European research initiatives. The work has led to many successful postgraduate projects, as well as numerous publications. In addition to an active base of postgraduate and postdoctoral research, our research also underpins a number of MSc and MRes programmes. We are also able to offer tailored short courses and other Continuing Professional Development support (please contact us for further details).