SIT719 Security and Privacy in Analytics: Dumnonia Tech Report

This report is a technology assessment for Dumnonia Corporation, focusing on the implementation of k-anonymity and addressing security and privacy concerns within their big data systems. The report analyzes interview notes from key personnel (Caradoc, Guinevere, and Constantine), highlighting their perspectives on data anonymity, cyber security threats (including ransomware and unauthorized access), and the challenges of big data deployment. The report explores the use of technologies like UDT, the importance of anonymization models, and the extensions of k-anonymity. The assessment aims to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate appropriate technological and organizational approaches to mitigate risks, and provide recommendations for enhancing the security and privacy of Dumnonia's data analytics operations. The report also includes a calculation of the non-centrality parameter from the INFORMS dataset.