Active Projects

The Poly² Network Computing Project

This project involves building a secure platform for critical network services. Specialized operating systems, hardened network service software, and strictly controlled network segments provide a strong foundation for highly reliable network services.

Java based BioAPI

I am leading a group of students that are writing code for the BioAPI 2.0 specification in the Java programming language. We have the support of the Purdue Biometrics Standards, Performance, and Assurance Laboratory and the BioAPI Consortium.

Security Consulting for the NPDN

I am serving as an information security consultant to the National Plant Diagnostic Network. I have complete security assessments at each of the regional centers and the national database facility. I am in the process now of developing security awareness training program.

File Hound Enhancement

I am coordinating the software development activities around improving the File Hound tool for law enforcement.

Older Projects

The Embedded Sensors Project

This project builds on research conducted by Diego Zamboni. Sensors and detectors are placed at critical points in the source code of operating system utilities, the kernel, and the network stack to detect intrusion attempts.

The Honeynet Tutorial by Brian Rancine (Student Project)

This was a summer independent research (CS490) conducted by Brian Rancine. (I supervised.) It is an introductory tutorial to Honeynet technology. We are currently working with the Honeynet project team to determine how to incorporate the information and pages into their site.