755,200

Granted (RM)Funds

8

Worldwide Postgraduates

28

Total Projects

17

Project Finished

Our Research

Internet and Communication Security

Network Traffic Anomaly Prediction, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack Prevention and Detection, Phishing attack Detection

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Data and Information Security

Post-Quantum Cryptography, Lattice-based Cryptography, Homomorphic Encryption Scheme, Attribute-based Encryption Scheme, Honey Encryption Scheme, Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA), Lighweight ElGamal Scheme

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Socio-technical Security

Malaysian Security Awareness of Banking Authentication

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Our Members

With a team of young, dynamic and vibrant people, we work together with dedication to master the biggest challenges in Cybersecurity.

Research Area: Network Security, Internet Security,Socio-technical Security

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Dr Leau Yu Beng (Lead)

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Research Area: Post-quantum Cryptography, Data and Information Security, Network Security, Socio-technical Security

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Dr Tan Soo Fun

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Research Area: Network Security, Internet Security, Socio-technical Security

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Ms. Nordaliela Mohd Rusli

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Research Area: Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSN), Wireless Sensor networks (WSN) Multi-objective Optimization, Intelligent Robotics and Internet of Things (IoT)

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Dr. Salmah Binti Fattah

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Research Area: Cryptography, DNA Cryptography, Network Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Fog Computing, and Key Exchange Security Protocols.

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Dr. Gohar Rahman

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Research Area: Cybersecurity

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Mdm Ainnur Hafizah Binti Anuar Mokhtar

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Collaborate With Us

We are persuaded that having a research group that has close coordinated efforts with the encompassing society is something that is useful for everybody. Thusly, we are extremely glad to work together with various organizations and industries on research projects and to develop joint funding applications.

  • Our Collaborators

    Prof. Park Yong Jin (International)

    Prof. Omer F. Rana (International)

    Prof. Rosilah (National – UKM)

    Chong Chain Keong (Director - Dynamic Pro Runner Sdn Bhd)

  • Email Us

    Dr Leau Yu Beng : lybeng@ums.edu.my

    Dr Tan Soo Fun : soofun@ums.edu.my

    Ms Nordaliela Mohd Rusli : daliela@ums.edu.my

  • Visit Us

    Faculty of Computing and Informatics
    Universiti Malaysia Sabah
    88400, Jln UMS, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

  1. Tan Soo Fun, Azman Samsudin and Suraya Alias. 2019. “Internet of Things: Security Challenges and Its Future Direction”, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering(LNEE), Vol. 547, pp. 483-488. ISSN:978-981-13-6446-4, E-ISSN: 978-981-13-6447-1. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-6447-1_61 [Scopus Indexed Journal]
  2. Tan Li June, Joe H. Obit, Leau Yu Beng And Jetol Bolongkikit. 2019. Implementation Of Constraint Programming And Simulated Annealing For Examination Timetabling Problem , Computational Science And Technology. Lecture Notes In Electrical Engineering. Springer.
  3. Al-Ani A.K., Anbar M., Manickam S., Al-Ani A., Leau Yu Beng. . 2019. Preventing Denial Of Service Attacks On Address Resolution In IPv6 Link-local Network: AR-match Security Technique , Computational Science And Technology. Lecture Notes In Electrical Engineering. Springer.
  4. Low Xian Wee, Zhiwei Yan, Yong Jin Park, Yu-Beng Leau, Kashif Nisar, Ag Asri Ag Ibrahim. 2019. ROM-P: Route Optimization Management Of Producer Mobility In Information-Centric Networking , Lecture Notes Of The Institute For Computer Sciences, Social Informatics And Telecommunications Engineering. Springer .
  5. Ren Ting ; Yu-Beng Leau ; Yong Jin Park ; Joe H. Obit. 2019. Enhancing The Performance Of Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) In Named Data Networking (NDN). IEEE Explore Digital Library. 65 - 69.
  6. Tan Soo Fun and Azman Samsudin, 2018, “An Efficient ElGamal Encryption Scheme Based on Polynomial Modular Arithmetic in F2n”, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering(LNEE), Vol. 488, pp. 108-118. ISSN:1876-1100, E-ISSN:1876-1119. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-8276-4_10 [Scopus Indexed Journal]
  7. Ahmed K. Al-Ani, Mohammed Anbar, Selvakumar Manickam, Chong Yung Wey, Yu-Beng Leau, Ayman Al-Ani. 2018. Detection And Defense Mechanisms On Duplicate Address Detection Process In IPv6 Link-Local Network: A Survey On Limitations And Requirements. Arabian Journal For Science And Engineering. 1-21.
  8. Ahmed K. Al-Ani, Mohammed Anbar, Selvakumar Manickam, Ayman Al-Ani, And Leau Yu Beng. 2018. Proposed DAD-match Mechanism For Securing Duplicate Address Detection Process In IPv6 Link-Local Network Based On Symmetric-Key Algorithm , Computational Science And Technology, Lecture Notes In Electrical Engineering. Springer.
  9. Yu-Beng Leau, Ali Abdulrazzaq Khudher, Selvakumar Manickam And Samer Al-Salem. 2017. An Adaptive Assessment And Prediction Mechanism In Network Security Situation Awareness. Journal Of Computer Sciences. Jil. 13. 5. 114-129.
  10. Tan Soo Fun and Azman Samsudin, 2017. “Enhanced Security of Internet Banking Authentication with EXtended Honey Encryption (XHE) Scheme” Springer Book Series Book Series Studies in Computational Intelligence: Innovative Computing, Optimization and Its Applications, Vol. 741, pp 201-216 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66984-7_12 Springer, Cham 978-3-319-66983-0,vol 73. [ISI and SCOPUS INDEXED].
  11. Tan Soo Fun and Azman Samsudin, 2017, “Ciphertext Policy Attribute based Homomorphic Encryption (CP-ABHERLWE): A Fine-grained Access Control on Outsourced Cloud Data Computation”, Journal of Information Science and Engineering(JISE), Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 675-694. DOI: 10.6688/JISE.2017.33.3.5 [ISI Impact Factored Journal: 0.414]
  12. Tan Soo Fun and Azman Samsudin, 2017, “Key Policy Attribute based Fully Homomorphic Encryption (KP-ABFHE) for Securing Cloud Application on Multi-user Environment”, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE), Vol. 398. pp. 77-88. 2017. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-1721-6. [ISI and Scopus Indexed Journal]
  13. Tan Soo Fun and Azman Samsudin, 2017, “Attribute-based Encryption -A Data Centric Approach for Securing Internet of Things”, Advanced Science Letters, Vol. 23. No. 5. ISSN: 1936-6612. [Scopus and ISI Indexed Journal]
  14. Tan Soo Fun and Azman Samsudin, 2017 “Enhanced Security for Public Cloud Storage with Honey Encryption”, Advanced Science Letters, Vol. 23. No. 5. ISSN: 1936-6612. [Scopus and ISI Indexed Journal]
  15. Tan Soo Fun and Azman Samsudin, 2016, “A Survey of Homomorphic Encryption for Outsourced Big Data”, KSII Transaction on Internet and Information Systems, Vol. 10, No. 8, pp. 3826-3851. DOI: 10.3837/tiis.2016.08.022 [ISI Impact Factored Journal: 0.516]
  16. Yu-Beng Leau, Selvakumar Manickam. 2016. A Novel Adaptive Grey Verhulst Model For Network Security Situation Prediction. International Journal Of Advanced Computer Science And Applications. Jil. 7. 1. 90-95.
  17. Yu-Beng Leau. 2016. An Enhanced Adaptive Grey Verhulst Prediction Model For Network Security Situation. International Journal Of Computer Science And Network Security. Jil. 16. 5. 13-20.
  18. Yu-Beng Leau, Selvakumar Manickam. 2016. A Cost-Sensitive Entropy-Based Network Security Situation Assessment Model. Advanced Science Letters. Jil. 22. 2742 2744.
  19. Sambath Narayanan, Selvakumar Manickam, Yu-Beng Leau. 2016. DDoS Attacks In VoIP: A Brief Review Of Detection And Mitigation Techniques. International Journal Of Advanced And Applied Sciences. Jil. 3. 9. 90 - 96.
  20. Leau Yu Beng, Sureswaran Ramadass, Selvakumar Manickam and Tan Soo Fun. 2014. “A Survey of Intrusion Alert Correlation and Its Design Consideration”, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Technical Review Journal, Vol. 31, No.3. pp. 233-240. [ ISI Impact Factored Journal:1.304].

RECENT PROJECTS

Ongoing Projects:

  1. Network Traffic Anomaly Prediction in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack
  2. A Performance Study of a Modified Grey Network Traffic Prediction Mechanism
  3. Designing a Neural Network Modal Decomposition Mechanism in Predicting Network Traffic Ongoing A Study of Social Networking Sites’ Impact Among Malaysia Elderly People
  4. Designing a Framework for Content Provider Mobility in Information-centric Networking
  5. Fuzzy Logic Incorporate with Multi-Agent System for Solving Course Timetabling Problem Ongoing
  6. Enhancing Password Authentication and Access Control with Attributed-based Honey Encryption Scheme
  7. Post Quantum Cryptography: 2HO Algorithm
  8. Partial Homomorphic Encryption (PHE) in Securing CGPA
  9. A Comparative Analysis of User Authentication in Malaysia E-Banking from Customer Perspective
  10. Post Quantum Cryptography: Non-Abelian Group Homomorphic Encryption Scheme
  11. A Performance Study on Modern Lightweight Symmetric Encryption Algorithm

Completed Projects:

  1. Design a DAD-Match Mechanism to Secure Duplicate Address Detection Process In IPv6 Link-Local Network
  2. Lightweight Asymmetric Security Mechanism in Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm for Named Data Networking
  3. Enhanced Card Payment Method Using Randomized Numeric Keypad in Augmented Reality
  4. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Detection in Flash Crowd Attack During Flash Event
  5. A Multi-filter Feature Selection Method in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Completed
  6. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Detection in Software Defined Network Completed
  7. Lightweight ElGamal Cryptosystem based on Galois Field
  8. Secure Virtual Medical Assistant
  9. Comprehensive Study on Internet of Things Security Challenges and Its Future Direction
  10. Secure Predictive Analytics with Homomorphic Encryption Scheme
  11. Attribute-based Encryption from Post-Quantum Perspective
  12. Efficient Homomorphic Encryption scheme in Big Data Analytics
  13. Post Quantum Cryptography: Key Policy Attribute based Fully Homomorphic Encryption for Securing Cloud Application on Multi-user Environment
  14. Post Quantum Cryptography: A Fine-grained Access Control on Outsourced Cloud Data Computation with Ciphertext Policy Attribute based Homomorphic Encryption (CP-ABHERLWE)
  15. Honey Encryption scheme for Securing Cloud File Storage
  16. Enhancing Password-Based Authentication with Honey Encryption Scheme
  17. Lightweight Mobile Payment Protocol

GRA/RA VACANCIES

Graduate Research Assistant Vacancy (PhD Candidate)
Looking to recruit a PhD candidate to work in FRGS cybersecurity research project in the field of Post-Quantum Cryptography. The candidate must enrol as a full-time PhD by research (full-time) program at the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

FIELD OF STUDY : Cybersecurity
SALARY : Up to RM2,300 per month.
DURATION : 36 months
LOCATION : Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University Malaysia Sabah.


Requirements:
Requirements:
  1. Local candidates (Malaysian only).
  2. Preferable possess at least a bachelor’s and master degree in Science (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering). Other relevant Degree can be considered too.
  3. Minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  4. Ready to register as a PhD candidate in Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University Malaysia Sabah.
  5. Able to work independently and under pressure, responsible, good time management, and willing to learn new knowledge and skills.
  6. Have commitment and passion toward research.
  7. Experience in cryptography/information security and C++/python programming would be an advantage.


Please send your CV to Dr Tan Soo Fun (soofun@ums.edu.my/016-7976380). Thank you.



Graduate Research Assistant Vacancy (Master Candidate)-Closed
Looking to recruit a master candidate to work in a cybersecurity research project in the field of Post-Quantum Cryptography. The candidate must enrol as a full-time master by research (full-time) program at the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Unversiti Malaysia Sabah.

FIELD OF STUDY : Cybersecurity
SALARY : Up to RM1,800 per month.
DURATION : 24 months
LOCATION : Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University Malaysia Sabah.


Requirements:
  1. Local candidates (Malaysian only).
  2. Preferable possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Science (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering). Other relevant Degree can be considered too.
  3. Minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  4. Ready to register as a Master candidate in Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University Malaysia Sabah.
  5. Able to work independently and under pressure, responsible, good time management, and willing to learn new knowledge and skills.
  6. Have commitment and passion toward research.
  7. Experience in cryptography/information security and C++/python programming would be an advantage.


Please send your CV to Dr Tan Soo Fun (soofun@ums.edu.my). Thank you.