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CovertOps
Summary: This project aims to improve existing 2-factor authentication systems with machine learning. Dynamically-introduced authentication factors, things like signature recognition and keystroke dynamics, empower system/network administrators to improve existing security protocols. These additional factors are configurable by the system administrator, and are only introduced as needed; in other words, if a user’s typing cadence is determined to be unfamiliar (not similar to existing records of that user’s keystroke dynamics), the second authentication factor (signature recognition) is introduced to further vet the user until a confidence level [set by the system administrator] is met.
Joseph Haaga
Bio: Joseph Haaga is an aspiring technologist with an interest in applied machine learning. While pursuing his B.S. Computer Science at GWU, he has also spent the past few years developing applications (from IoT devices to spreadsheet parsers) and marketing campaigns in varying capacities for early-stage startups, late-stage (funded) startups, small local digital agencies, medium-sized analytics firms, and [currently] in the flourishing digital practice of a local, medium-sized design agency celebrating 40 years of serving the DC area. After graduation, he will continue to work as a Full Stack Developer at GRAFIK, supporting clients like Strayer University, CARFAX, and Ligado Networks in their pursuit of the perfect digital presence. Joseph looks forward to beginning the MS Data Science program at GWU in the Fall of 2017.
Leslie Ogu
Bio: Leslie Ogu is a dedicated computer scientist with a strong interest in the realm of cyber security. During his undergraduate career, he interned at Cisco, working with their Security Solutions Team to learn how to determine a company’s security hygiene, and if they were susceptible to attacks. In addition to this, he currently interns at the Department of Homeland Security first with their project management team, and then with their intelligence analysis division. Following graduation, he will work at Deloitte as a Cyber Risk Consultant, with later goals of pursuing a graduate degree in cyber security or an MBA.