Publications

Master’s Thesis Link to heading

R. E. Litts, Security Improvements for the Automatic Identification System, Master’s Thesis, Old Dominion University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2021, Thesis Director: Prof. Dimitrie C. Popescu. Master’s Thesis

Institute of Electrical and Electonics Engineers (IEEE) Link to heading

Litts, R. E., D. C. Popescu and O. Popescu. (2021). Authentication protocol for enhanced security of the automatic identification system. Paper presented at the 2021 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), Bucharest, Romania. BlackSeaCom

  • This paper is also referenced on Gary Kessler’s website for his book “Maritime Cybersecurity: A Guide for Leaders and Managers” and helped contribute to his robust cryptography section regarding the TESLA protocol.

Litts, R. E., D. C. Popescu and O. Popescu. (2021). Authentication protocol for enhanced security of the automatic identification system. Naval Engineer Journal. Vol 133 No. 4 Naval Engineers Journal

Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Capstone Project Link to heading

Litts, R. E., Home Network Security Improvements, Masters Project, Old Dominion University, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department, 2022. Capstone