Fully Funded Studentship in Root Cause Analysis of Cyber Security Incidents
Fully FundedLeeds, United Kingdomphd· £21,805 per year
Project Overview
Focusing on developing methods for root cause analysis of cyber security incidents, in collaboration with industry partners as part of the EPSRC DTP Award.
Basic Information - Project Title: Root Cause Analysis of Cyber Security Incidents - Host Institution: University of Leeds - School/Faculty: School of Computer Science - Disciplines: Computer Science, Cybersecurity - Study Level: PhD - Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 at 05:00 UTC+5 - Funding Type: Fully Funded (EPSRC) - Eligibility: UK Only - Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
This project is part of the EPSRC Faculty with Industry Doctoral Training Partnership Award 2026/27. It focuses on developing methods for root cause analysis of cyber security incidents, in collaboration with industry partners.
Research Context
Cyber attacks are increasingly sophisticated. Quickly identifying the root cause of an incident is critical for containment, recovery, and preventing future breaches. Current approaches are often manual and slow.
What You Will Do
You will research techniques to automatically trace attack paths, correlate logs, and pinpoint the underlying causes of security incidents.
Key Research Aims
- Design algorithms for automated root cause analysis.
- Develop visualisation and reporting tools for security analysts.
- Test and validate methods with real-world incident data from industry.
Supervisor Profile
Supervisor not listed; see the School of Computer Science for relevant faculty.
Eligibility Requirements
- Academic Background: First-class or 2:1 Honours degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
- English Language: IELTS required.
- Nationality: UK only.
Funding Details
- Funding Type: EPSRC DTP studentship.
- Stipend: £21,805 per year.
- Duration: 3.5 years.
- Fees: Full academic fees covered.
How to Apply
Apply online via the University of Leeds PhD application portal.
