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Research Interests
Network Security; Security Protocols and Architectures; Software-Defined Networking; Network Functions Virtualization; Optimization Techniques; Machine Learning
Particulars
Director, QUB Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1796ECS: NIO New Deal Cyber Bid -AIDE_NICYBER2025 (linked to R1778ECS)
Miller, P. (PI), Alouani, I. (CoI), Devereux, B. (CoI), Johnson, C. (CoI), Martinez-del-Rincon, J. (CoI), McLaughlin, K. (CoI), McLaughlin, N. (CoI), O'Neill, M. (CoI), Olukoya, O. (CoI), Scott-Hayward, S. (CoI), Sharma, V. (CoI) & Wang, H. (CoI)
19/12/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R2776LAW: Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Network on Algorithmic Solutions (LINAS)
Morison, J. (PI), Bourne, M. (CoI), Degenhardt, T. (CoI), MacCarthaigh, M. (CoI), McCall, C. (CoI), O'Kelly, C. (CoI), Padmanabhan, D. (CoI), Paternostro, M. (CoI), Schwamb, M. (CoI), Scott-Hayward, S. (CoI), Smartt, S. (CoI), Vandierendonck, H. (CoI) & Woods, R. (CoI)
17/03/2021 → …
Project: Research
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R3924ECI: CSIT Phase 2
O'Neill, M. (PI), Martinez-del-Rincon, J. (CoI), McCanny, J. V. (CoI), McLaughlin, K. (CoI), Miller, P. (CoI), O'Kane, P. (CoI), O'Sullivan, E. (CoI), Rafferty, C. (CoI), Scott-Hayward, S. (CoI), Sezer, S. (CoI) & Zhou, H. (CoI)
03/05/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R1936PSY: Inclusion Really Does Matter: Improving Reactions to Gender Equality Initiatives Amongst Academics in Engineering and Physical Sciences
Latu, I. (PI), Arredondo, M. (CoI), McCartan, C. (CoI), McCormack, T. (CoI), Nanukuttan, S. (CoI), Rafferty, K. (CoI), Ranade, V. (CoI), Scott-Hayward, S. (CoI) & Turner, R. (CoI)
03/08/2018 → 23/09/2021
Project: Research
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Epidemic Oracle: an approach to boost security and performance of delay tolerant networks
Topu, F., McLaughlin, K. & Scott-Hayward, S., 01 May 2025, (Accepted) 2025 IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC). 7 p. (IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC): proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Critical international infrastructure: a case for secure, sustainable non-terrestrial networking
Scott-Hayward, S., 18 Jan 2024, GCSP Strategic Security Analysis, 35 12 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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EXCITE: EXploring the enhancement of Cyber security training through Immersive TEchnology
Scott-Hayward, S., Butler, M. & Parsons, C., 28 Dec 2024, Advances in teaching and learning for cyber security education. Legg, P., Coull, N. & Clarke, C. (eds.). Springer Nature Switzerland, p. 96-115 20 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Misconfiguration in O-RAN: analysis of the impact of AI/ML
Yungaicela-Naula, N. M., Sharma, V. & Scott-Hayward, S., Jun 2024, In: Computer Networks. 247, 16 p., 110455.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Defeating data plane attacks with program obfuscation
Black, C. & Scott-Hayward, S., 19 May 2023, (Early online date) In: IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile155 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Best Conference Paper Award, IEEE NFV-SDN 2019
Aiken, J. (Recipient) & Scott-Hayward, S. (Recipient), 2019
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Best Demo/Poster Award, International Conference on Network of the Future, London, U.K.
Arumugam, T. (Recipient) & Scott-Hayward, S. (Recipient), Nov 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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IEEE TNSM Best Reviewer Award
Scott-Hayward, S. (Recipient), 2020
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Outstanding Leadership Award
Scott-Hayward, S. (Recipient), 2016
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Outstanding Technical Contribution Award
Scott-Hayward, S. (Recipient), 12 Feb 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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NIST FISSEA Winter Forum 2025
Scott-Hayward, S. (Speaker)
11 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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EXCITE: EXploring the enhancement of Cyber security training through Immersive TEchnology
Scott-Hayward, S. (Speaker)
02 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Digital Schoolhouse Festival of Play
Scott-Hayward, S. (Presenter)
18 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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Exploring Secure, Intelligent, Programmable SAGINs
Scott-Hayward, S. (Advisor)
21 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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NI CyberFirst EmPower Girls
Scott-Hayward, S. (Participant)
30 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
Press/Media
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Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp Outage
05/10/2021
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Keeping Networks Secure - EEECS Podcast
06/08/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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