Dr Sridhar Adepu

Senior Lecturer

Computer Science

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Computational Foundry
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Available For Postgraduate Supervision

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About

I am a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security in Computer Science at Swansea University. Prior to this I was a Lecturer in University of Bristol. I was a Postdoctoral researcher at Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC)(affiliated to UIUC). I was a President Graduate Fellow in the Information Systems Technology and Design pillar at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). I was a visiting researcher the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). During my stay at CMU, I was associated with CyLab.

Areas Of Expertise

My research interests are in the security of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Industrial Control Systems and Critical Infrastructure. My research investigates the cyber physical attack models, impact of attacks, detection and mitigation on CPS.

Taught Modules

CSCM818 IT-Security, Forensics & Cryptography

This module covers essential topics in cryptography and security, including security goals such as confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation. It delves into symmetric key encryption, the One-Time Pad, and information-theoretic security, highlighting Shannon's theorem. Students will explore computational complexity, basic probability, and security against probabilistic polynomial-time adversaries, with a focus on pseudorandom generators, functions, and various encryption schemes like stream and block ciphers. The module also addresses group theory, modular arithmetic, and the Diffie-Hellman key agreement, alongside public key encryption, digital signatures, and message authentication codes. Practical skills include understanding TLS/SSL, TOR protocol, and real-world protocols like WhatsApp and Signal, as well as an introduction to digital forensics and evidence collection.
CSCM828 Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the phases of penetration testing, including reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, and system hacking. Students will gain practical experience in identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in various computing infrastructures, such as web servers and through buffer overflow attacks. The module also covers the use of penetration testing frameworks and tools, enabling students to analyse outputs and determine the existence of security threats. Additionally, students will learn to evaluate penetration testing findings, recommend countermeasures, and understand the legal and reporting aspects of penetration testing.

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Taught Modules

CSCM818 IT-Security, Forensics & Cryptography

CSCM828 Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing