![]() |
Sid StammAssociate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering stammsl (at) rose-hulman (dot) eduOffice: Moench D207 Phone: (812) 877-8364 research | classes | cybersecurity | schedule |
Web Tracking: Most web sites rely on third parties (other web sites) to give them functionality or display advertisements. Usually these relationships are invisible and can lead to an organization you've never heard of learning enough about you to make you uncomfortable. This privacy perception gap shouldn't exist, and you should be in control of how your information is monetized. Can we put you back in control?
Wireless Signal Privacy: you probably carry a smartphone in your pocket, and possibly a fitbit, smart watch, key locator tag or other devices that emit wireless signals. These signals can be used to track you across time and space. Can we protect your privacy?
Social Media Privacy: There's a disconnect between what social media platforms like Facebook do with your data and what you might think they do. In addition, these sites have unexpected impacts on how you live your life. Can we make social media work for you?
For more information, see my detailed research page.