Search for dissertations about: "network security"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 194 swedish dissertations containing the words network security.

  2. 16. The Governmentality of Meta-governance : Identifying Theoretical and Empirical Challenges of Network Governance in the Political Field of Security and Beyond

    Author : Oscar Larsson; PerOla Öberg; Fredrik Bynander; Stefano Guzzini; Lars Niklasson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; meta-governance; meta-governance stance; governance; governmentality; sovereign power; political power; networks; security; communications systems; process-tracing; interpretive policy analysis; Sweden; KBM; MSB; RAKEL; Statskunskap; Political Science;

    Abstract : Meta-governance recently emerged in the field of governance as a new approach which claims that its use enables modern states to overcome problems associated with network governance. This thesis shares the view that networks are an important feature of contemporary politics which must be taken seriously, but it also maintains that networks pose substantial analytical and political challenges. READ MORE

  4. 17. On Privacy and Security in Smart Connected Homes

    Author : Joseph Bugeja; Andreas Jacobsson; Paul Davidsson; Marc Langheinrich; Malmö universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; smart connected homes; Internet of Things; smart homes devices; smart home data; threat identification; risk analysis; privacy; security; vulnerability assessment; mitigations; threat agents;

    Abstract : The growth and presence of heterogeneous sensor-equipped Internet-connected devices inside the home can increase efficiency and quality of life for the residents. Simultaneously, these devices continuously collect, process, and transmit data about the residents and their daily lifestyle activities to unknown parties outside the home. READ MORE

  5. 18. Security and Self-stabilization in Sensor Network Services

    Author : Andreas Larsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Clock-synchronization; Secure and Resilient Computer Systems; Ad-hoc Networks; Self-Stabilization; Sensor-Network Systems; Clustering;

    Abstract : Wireless sensor networks consist of small sensor nodes that monitor their environment and that together can cover vast geographical regions. It is a promising field with many possible applications in different application areas. Typically the nodes do not have any preexisting information about the network topology when deployed. READ MORE

  6. 19. Design Principles for Network Distributed Denial of Service Defense

    Author : Todd Booth; Karl Andersson; Tero Päivärinta; Antonios Michalas; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; DRDoS; DDoS; Network Security; DSR; Information systems; Informationssystem;

    Abstract : People, organizations and society are become more and more dependent upon access to Information Systems. Most Information Systems are accessible via the Internet. It is becoming easier and easier to perform successful network attacks against these Information Systems, which causes the system to become unavailable for its intended users. READ MORE

  7. 20. Electricity Distribution Network Planning Considering Distributed Generation

    Author : Yalin Huang; Lennart Söder; Karin Alvehag; Peiyuan Chen; KTH; []
    Keywords : Electricity distribution network; network planning; distributed generation; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

    Abstract : One of EU’s actions against climate change is to meet 20% of our energy needs from renewable resources. Given that the renewable resources are becoming more economical to extract electricity from, this will result in that more and more distributed generation (DG) will be connected to power distribution. READ MORE