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Irfan Ahmed
Researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University
Publications - 86
Citations - 1134
Irfan Ahmed is an academic researcher from Virginia Commonwealth University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Computer science & Programmable logic controller. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 55 publications receiving 738 citations. Previous affiliations of Irfan Ahmed include Ajou University & University of New Orleans.
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SCADA Systems: Challenges for Forensic Investigators
TL;DR: This is an audio interview with Irfan Ahmed about SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems, which run 24/7 to control and monitor industrial and infrastructure processes.
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Programmable Logic Controller Forensics
TL;DR: This contribution introduces the basic mechanisms by which various attacks can be detected, analyzed, and, ultimately, remedied in PLCs.
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CLIK on PLCs! Attacking Control Logic with Decompilation and Virtual PLC
TL;DR: A critical (zero-day) vulnerability in the password authentication mechanism of a target PLC is found, which allows the attacker to overwrite password hash in the PLC during the authentication process and gain access to the (protected) control logic.
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A SCADA System Testbed for Cybersecurity and Forensic Research and Pedagogy
TL;DR: A supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) testbed recently built at the University of New Orleans is a useful resource for cybersecurity research, forensic research, and education on different aspects of SCADA systems such as PLC programming, protocol analysis, and demonstration of cyber attacks.
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SCADA network forensics of the PCCC protocol
TL;DR: This work provides a comprehensive forensic analysis of network traffic generated by the PCCC(Programmable Controller Communication Commands) protocol and presents a prototype tool capable of extracting both updates to programmable logic and crucial configuration information.