Internet of Things (IoT) is a promising technology for creating smart environments, smart
systems, and smart services. Since security is a fundamental requirement of IoT platforms …

DNA sequencing technologies have advanced significantly in the last few years leading to
advancements in biomedical research which has improved personalised medicine and the …

Data stored on physical storage devices and transmitted over communication channels often
have a lot of redundant information, which can be reduced through compression techniques …

Background Advances in sequencing technologies have enabled the characterization of
multiple microbial and host genomes, opening new frontiers of knowledge while kindling …

Due to the development of high-throughput DNA sequencing technology, genome-
sequencing costs have been significantly reduced, which has led to a number of …

Genome sequences of individuals constitute sensitive data and must be safeguarded from
unauthorized access or disclosure. While encryption of human genome sequences at rest …

Motivation The majority of genome analysis tools and pipelines require data to be decrypted
for access. This potentially leaves sensitive genetic data exposed, either because the …

The development of efficient DNA data compression tools is fundamental for reducing the
storage, given the increasing availability of DNA sequences. The importance is also …

Genomic information is increasingly used to inform medical treatments and manage future
disease risks. However, any personal and societal gains must be carefully balanced against …

This report focuses on the NIST-recommended block cipher modes of operation specified in
NIST Special Publications (SP) 800-38A through 800-38F. The goal is to provide a concise …