Technology Exploration Project – M591

M591 Coursework for Academic Year 2007/8

This page contains research articles for this coursework assignment.

The final exam marks are available online.

Article 1 submissions were due 22 October 2007. Summary of results are available online.

• A License To Print
• Identification: Fingerprints And Driving Licenses
• Identity Is So Confusing, I’m A Cheese Sandwich!
• May I See Your Identification Please?
• Passports and Barcodes
• Passports and Licence Plates
• Police Authority vs The CAB
• Who Am I?
• Who Are You?

Article 2 submissions were due 12 November 2007. Summary of results are available online.

• Hiding Information vs Encrypting Information: The impact Of A License
• How Much Will You Pay For 'Safe' And 'Permanent' Deletion?
• Internet Security, Is It Worth Paying For?
• Keeping Passwords Secret
• Kerberos - Commercial or Open Source?
• Paying Gives You Extra
• The Price Of Protection
• To Buy Or Not To Buy
• When Encryption Is Not Enough -- The Weak Password Problem

Article 3 submissions were due 26 November 2007. Summary of results are available online.

• A Comparison Of Grid Data Security And Defiance Data Protection
• Authentication Registration And Its Issues With Privacy
• Patented Products Boast More Security, But Privacy Might Be Compromised
• Patents And Authentication : Does Revealing The Authentication Process Make It Less Secure?
• Patents Don't Protect Privacy
• Profiting From Third Party Innovation
• Protecting Your Property: Locking The Door On Patents
• Secure Passwords? Patented One-Time Password Technologies And Their Effect On Privacy
• War Of Ideology – Patents, Privacy And Online Gaming

Article 4 group project was due 14 December 2007. Results are available online (accessible only to students in the unit).

• Privacy Neglected In Favour Of Cost Cutting

Article 5 submissions were due 14 January 2008.

• Porch-shaped Authentication System For Entry To A Room Or Building