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Security-Policy Nexus of Emerging Technology

Security-Policy Nexus of Emerging Technology

Publications

Space and cyberspace

Title Authors
Cybersecurity and Public Policy Rezvan Nozaripour and Kash Khorasani
Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, and AI Rezvan Nozaripour and Kash Khorasani
Privacy and Data Protection Mohammadreza Nematallahy, Edward
Gharibian and Kash Khorasani  
Top 10 Cyber Defence Predictions by Clairvoyance Cyber Corp of 2021 Dave McMahon
Cybersecurity Policy Challenges Edward Gharibian and Kash Khorasani
Incident Response Plan Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Global Collaboration Is the Key to Effective Cyber Defense Rezvan Nozaripour and Kash Khorasani
Fairness and Privacy Dilemma in Personalized AI Sensory Systems Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Dual-Use Aspects of Deepfake Bita Afshar and Kash Khorasani
Facial Recognition Systems, Social Networks and Privacy Mohammadreza Nematollahi and Kash Khorasani
Dual Use Science and Technology Definitions, Ethics, and Concerns Shahram Shahkarand Kash Khorasani
Global Key Elements and Security Challenges in Space – A Day Without Space Parisa Yazdjerdi and Kash Khorasani
Space Cyber-Security Vulnerabilities and Counter Space Activities Parisa Yazdjerdi and Kash Khorasani
Global Space Situational Awareness System and Offensive Counter-Space Capabilities Parisa Yazdjerdi and Kash Khorasani
CYBER DECEPTION - The Art of Camouflage, Stealth and Misdirection Dave McMahon
AI, Cybersecurity, Cyber Space, and Ethics and Privacy Mohamadreza Nematollahi and Kash Khorasani
Multi-Faceted Issues of Incorporating AI Systems into Cybersecurity Solutions Mohamadreza Nematollahi and Kash Khorasani
Challenges to Ensure Security, Safety and Sustainability of Outer Space Assets Parisa Yazdjerdi and Kash Khorasani
Security and Privacy Issues in Vehicular Cloud Computing Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Cyber-Security Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Cyber Incidents Saman Asvadi and Mohsen Farhadloo
Quantum Computing Threats  and How to Anticipate Them Saman Asvadi and Mohsen Farhadloo
Artificial Intelligence: Cybersecurity Challenges M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
Cyber Anti–Satellite Weapons and their Impact on Outer Space P. Yazdjerdi and K. Khorasani
Canadian Defence Policy for Space P. Yazdjerdi and K. Khorasani
Canadian Space Policy and NORAD P. Yazdjerdi and K. Khorasani
AI-Cyberspace, Cybersecurity and Ethics M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
Security Issues Regarding  Generative Internet Saman Asvadi and Mohsen Farhadloo
Cyber Security in the Industry 4.0 Era Saman Asvadi and Mohsen Farhadloo
Security Issues Related to the Use of Information Technology (IT) Saman Asvadi and Mohsen Farhadloo

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Title Authors
Transparency, Accountability, and Bias in AI Mehdi Taheri, Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Requirements for AI Liabilities, Accountability and Role of Explanation Mohammadreza Nematallahy and Kash Khorasani
Facial Recognition, Impact of AI on National Security, Adversarial Attacks and Trust in AI Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Dual-Use Technology Policy for AI Bita Afshar and Kash Khorasani
The Rise of Industrial Cyber Defence Power in the 21st Century – Regulation and Public Partnerships Dave McMahon
Why Specialized Military AI Inspectors are Needed? Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani  
Privacy, Fairness, and Security: AI and Edge Computing Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Dual-Use in IT Development Bita Afshar and Kash Khorasani
Future of Privacy and Security Issues of AI Systems Under the Branch of Fog Computing Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Regulation and Need for Categorization of AI-Based Systems Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Dual Use Aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Systems Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Dual Use Aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Systems Bita Afshar and Kash Khorasani
Requirements for Liabilities of AI Systems Mohamadreza Nematollahi and Kash Khorasani
Accountability and the Role of AI Explanation Mohamadreza Nematollahi and Kash Khorasani
Public and Defence Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani
Data Restriction for AI-Based Dual Use Technologies and AI Defensive Measures Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Public and Defence Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity
Part 2: Defence Policy Challenges of Artificial Intelligence		 Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Kash Khorasani 
Public and Defence Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity
Part 3: Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Cybersecurity and Military Defense Applications		 Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Kash Khorasani
Public and Defence Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity
Part 4: Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Cybersecurity and Military Defense Applications		 Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Kash Khorasani
 Public and Defence Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity
Part 5: Applications, Challenges, and Ethical Behaviors on Reinforcement and Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms		 Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani
CYBER DECEPTION - The Art of Camouflage, Stealth and Misdirection Dave McMahon and Clairvoyance Cyber Corp
Data Restriction for AI-based Dual Use Technologies R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Cognitive Security Analyst and Why we Need It R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Challenges of Labor Market M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
Artificial Intelligence: Economic System and Financial Market Security M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
AI, Contestability, and Legal Arguments R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Regulation and Need for Categorization of AI-Based Products R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Canadian Design Concepts in Autonomous Systems  S. Shahkar and K. Khorasani
Accountability and Transparency in AI Systems: A Public Policy Perspective R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Accountability and Transparency in AI Systems R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Public Policy Framework for AI-Powered Facial Recognition Technologies M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
Public and Defense Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity, Part 7: Ethical AI in Defence Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani
Public and Defense Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity, Part 8: Ethical AI in Defence Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani
Public and Defense Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity, Part 9: Ethical AI in Defence Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani 
Public and Defense Policy Challenges and Innovations on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity,
Part 10: Ethical AI in Defence		 Neshat Elhami Fard, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani

Emerging technology and military application

Title Authors
Dual Use Technology Bita Afshar and Kash Khorasani
Public Policy and Ethical Issues on Cybersecurity and Space on Daily Life Shahram Shahkar, Paris Yazdjerdi and Kash Khorasani
Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Edward Gharibian and Kash Khorasani
Public Policy Challenges, Regulations, Oversight, Technical, and Ethical Considerations for Autonomous Systems Neshat Elhami Fard, Kianoush Haratiannejadi, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani
Vulnerabilities of Technology: A Framework to Look into the Impact on Human Activity Michael Wood and Mohsen Farhadloo
The Future of Warfare, Its Transition to Urban and Underground Warfare and What to Do About It Sergiu Gargaun and Julian Spencer-Churchill
The Utility of Micro Satellite Constellations Petro Voyatzakis and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Institutional Transition to Post Quantum Cryptography Attila Arslaner and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Challenges in Developing Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBT) Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
National Defence and the Infodemic Dave McMahon
Data Privacy and Liability of Emerging Technologies and AI Edward Gharibian and Kash Khorasani  
Public Policy Challenges, Regulations, Oversight, Technical, and Ethical Considerations for Autonomous Systems (AS): Part II Neshat Elhami Fard, Kianoush Haratiannejadi, Rastko R. Selmic and Khashayar Khorasani
EDT Advisory Group Annual Report 2020 NATO Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) Advisory Group  
Public Policy Framework for Internet-of-Battlefield Things (IoBT) Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Challenges of Public Policy in Autonomous Systems Shahram Shahkar and Kash Khorasani  
Vulnerabilities of Emerging Technologies: A Systematic Literature Review Saman Asvadi and Mohsen Farhadloo
The Problem of Security and Robustness in Internet-of-Battlefield-Things (IoBT) Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Public Policy Framework for Internet-of-Battlefield-Things (IoBT)- Part 2 Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Challenges of Public Policy in Autonomous Systems Shahram Shahkar and Kash Khorasani
Canadian Design Concepts in Autonomous Systems Shahram Shahkar and Kash Khorasani
Privacy Issues in IoT Devices: System Architectures and Data Privacy Protection Laws Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
AI Public Policy, Accountability, Privacy, Impact Assessment, and Explainability Mohammadreza Nematollahi and Kash Khorasani
Ethical and Privacy Issues in AI and IoT Devices Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Cybersecurity, Privacy and Liability of Digital Technologies and Related Public Policy Challenges Edward Gharibian and Kash Khorasani
Dual Use Science and Technology, Public Policy Making and Ethics in Autonomous Systems and System of Systems (SoS) Shahram Shahkar and Kash Khorasani
Foreign Intelligence, National Security and Defence Dave McMahon and Clairvoyance Cyber Corp
Ethics of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Kari Zaccharias and Ketra Schmitt
How to Apply AI in the Battlefield Arena? R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Defence Policies on Zero Trust Model for Battlefield Applications R. Bahrevar and K. Khorasani
Artificial Intelligence: National Security and Policy Considerations M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
Artificial Intelligence: International Security and Foreign Policy M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
Artificial Intelligence: Defense, Intelligence and National Security M. R. Nematollahi and K. Khorasani
Security Concerns over Climatic and Environmental Implications in the North Pacific Layla-Maria Slim and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Security and Geopolitical Concerns over Irkutsk; Climatic Instigation Layla-Maria Slim and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Beyond Ballistic Missile Defence 2021 - Three Aspects to Consider Regarding Canada’s National Security Othon A. Leon and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Integration of Unmanned Underwater Technology in Convoy Protection Luke Vogelaar, Eric Carlson and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Developments in Sub-Surface Warfare James Thomas and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Arms Race Dynamics for Artificial General Intelligence Patrick Folinsbee
Semiconductor Supply Chains Vincent Zottola

COVID-19

Title Authors
How to Prepare DND/CAF for Future Public Health Crises? Bita Afshar and Kash Khorasani
Re-Defining Cyber Power - Post COVID-19 Dave McMahon
Emerging Technology Trends due to COVID-19 Pandemic and Possible Consequences on Society and National Security Edward Gharibian and Kash Khorasani 
Provincial and Federal Jurisdiction in Terms of Organizational Restructuration Edward Gharibian and Kash Khorasani
Canadian Armed Forces Personnel Deployment During COVID-19 Michael Morgan and Julian Spencer-Churchill
COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on World Geopolitics Mohammad Reza Nematollahi  and Kash Khorasani  
The U.S.-China Competition and Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Privacy Issues in AI-Based COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps Mehdi Taheri, Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani 
Ideas to Flatten the Curve of COVID-19 Transmission Parisa Yazdjerdi and Kash Khorasani  
Key Considerations and Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Reza Bahrevar and Kash Khorasani
Geopolitical Impacts of COVID-19 Rezvan Nozaripour and Kash Khorasani
AI Use in Epidemic Modeling and Helping Governments Contain the Virus Spread Neshat Elhami Fard, Kianoush Haratiannejadi, Rastko R. Selmic and Kash Khorasani 
Facial Recognition: Military, Security, and Civilian Applications Neshat Elhami Fard, Kianoush Haratiannejadi, Rastko R. Selmic and Kash Khorasani
Mathematical Modelling of COVID-19 and Flattening the Transmission Curve S. Shahkar and Kash Khorasani
Data Security and Remote Work in Wake of COVID-19 Whitney Gagnon and Julian Spencer-Churchill
Security and Privacy Risks and Considerations in Developing COVID-19 Contact Tracing Mobile Apps Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Privacy Issues in AI-Based COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps and Devices Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani 
Privacy Issues in AI-based COVID-19 Tracing Apps Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani
Security and Privacy Risks and Considerations in Developing COVID-19 Contact Tracing Mobile Apps Mehdi Taheri and Kash Khorasani

Contact

Khashayar Khorasani, Director and PI
khashayar.khorasani@concordia.ca

Rasha Moustapha, Network Project Manager
rasha.moustapha@concordia.ca

 
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