Anna Maria Mandalari
UCL
11th December 2024, 2:00PM - 3:00PM (GST)
| Title: | Safeguarding the Connected World: Prioritizing Security and Privacy in IoT |
| Abstract: | As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to proliferate in our daily lives, concerns about the potential intrusion into our privacy and security have become more prevalent. This talk aims at fostering an IoT ecosystem that prioritizes user privacy, security, efficiency, and reliability. In an age where smart city initiatives and connected homes are becoming the norm, it is crucial to address the growing challenges associated with IoT devices. This talk will explore strategies and solutions for establishing an IoT environment that places user interests at the forefront. The discussion will encompass cutting-edge approaches to safeguarding data, preserving privacy, and enhancing security in IoT networks, offering a vision of a future where our connected world is safer, more efficient, and truly user-centered. |
| Bio: | Anna Maria Mandalari works as Assistant Professor in the Information and Communications Engineering research group, Dept. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College London, where she also serves as the Director of the MSc Programme in Internet Engineering and Telecommunications. She is Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute for Security Science and Technology at Imperial College London and expert fellow of the UK SPRITE+ Hub. She is Executive Steering Board Member of the IoT Security Foundation. She has been nominated Member of the Italian Technical Secretariat of the Committee for strategies on the use of AI. She obtained her PhD within the framework of the METRICS project, which is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie action, intended for excellent researchers, affiliated with the Carlos III University of Madrid. Her research interests are Internet of Things (IoT), privacy, security, networking and Internet measurement techniques. She studies privacy implications and information exposure from IoT devices. She works on the problem of modelling, designing, and evaluating adaptation strategies based on Internet measurements techniques. In addition to her research, Anna gives invited talks all around the world to promote research and create awareness on security, privacy, and ethical AI. Most of her research experiences have also significantly contributed to several EU-funded research projects and have had a significant influence on media and policymaking. Anna Maria Mandalari is also committed to promoting the interest of young women in STEM subjects. She is an active member of organizations that encourage diversity and aims to promote connections between women in the computer science and networking field. |