Mohd Najwadi Yusoff, Ts. Dr.
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Senior LecturerEmail :
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Room : 629
School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Pulau PinangResearch Cluster
Enabling Technologies And Infrastructures Computing (ETIC)
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Research InterestCyber Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Quantum Cryptography, Software Vulnerabilities
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Specialization
- Cyber Security: Digital Forensics, Malware, Privacy-Preserving Technologies, Zero Trust Security Model, AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
- Networks: Wireless Sensor Networks, Mobile and Cloud Computing, Smart Grid Computing, Cyber-Physical Systems Security
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology (Hons.), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
- Master of Science, Computer Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Ph. D, Security in Computing, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Interests
- Cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting
- Digital forensics and investigation (computer, mobile, network, cloud, big data and IoT)
- Cybercrime (criminology and policy research)
- Anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing
- Malware analysis in mobile and IoT networks
- Software testing and vulnerabilities
- Privacy issues in digital forensics.
Projects / Grants
- DDoS Attack Detection Framework using Machine Learning in Software Defined Network (International Grant - Project Leader)
- A Framework for Detecting Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Malware in Blockchain Technology (National Grant FRGS - Project Leader)
- A Multi-actor Energy Distribution Model Based on Blockchain for Nationwide Solar Power Adoption (Internal Grant RUTeam - Project Leader)
- Forensically Sound Approach for Inter-Platform Mobile Operating System (Internal Grant USM-STG - Project Leader)
- An IoT-Based Transport Data Collection And Analytics Framework using Bluetooth Proximity Beacons (International Grant - Co-Project Leader)
- A Big Data Analytics Platform for Optimizing Oil Palm Yield via Breeding by Design: Blockchain for Data Analytics (National Grant LRGS - Co-Project Leader)
- Proposing Awqaf Alternative Project (AAP) Software Application: Sustainable and Future Direction of Malaysia Higher Education (National Grant FRGS - Co-Project Leader)
- Model Infak Bersepadu (MIB) Antara Masjid Dan Kelompok Asnaf Terpilih (National Grant FRGS - Co-Project Leader)
- Asia LAN Security and Monitoring (Collaboration with The University of Tokyo)
- IPT Malaysia Blockchain Network Testnet (Collaboration with iExploTech)
Publications
Supervision (PhD and master research)
- Wilfridus Bambang Triadi
- Teng Wei Jian
- Almutairi Omar Mutheeb
- Dai Xiangqin
- Li Hui
- Chan Yen Yee (Master)
- Apuru Jonathan Iliya
- Mohaniswary Chandara Kumaran
- Al Shammari Abeed Obaid Kadhim
- Rana Sohaib
- Al Shammari Asma Khalaf
- Obeidat Jasour Ahmed Mahmoud
- Gana Usman Mohammed (Co-Supervisor)
Submitted (Waiting for Viva)
- Shams Mhmood Abd Ali
- Mohamed Fadul Iedres Fadul
- Hasan Falah Hasan
- Alasfour Tareq Imad (Co-Supervisor)
- Kazaure Abdullahi Aminu (Co-Supervisor)
Graduated
- Zahian Binti Ismail
- Arif Mahmud
- AbuBakar Abba
Teaching
- CST232 - Operating System (2017-2022)
- CST233 - Information Security and Assurance (2018)
- CST235 - Principles of Computer Networks and Information Security (2021)
- CST339 - Information Security Management and Assurance (2021-present)
- CST436 - Digital Forensics and Investigation (2023-present)
- CDS523 - Forensic Analytics And Digital Investigations (2018-present)
- HCIA-R&S - Huawei Certified ICT Associate (2017-present)
- HCIA-Datacom - Huawei Certified ICT Associate (2020-present)
- HCIA-Security - Huawei Certified ICT Associate (2022-present)
Recognition & Leadership
- Professional Technologists, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
- Excellent Service Awards, Universiti Sains Malaysia 2019, 2022
- Huawei Excellent Tutor 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
Consultancy
- ICT Security Officer (ICTSO), Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Head, USM-CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) Collaboration
- Head, USM-Huawei ICT Academy
- Member, Policy Development and Procedures for Digital Data Sanitation, CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM)
- Member, National Blockchain Technology Roadmap, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
- Lead Consultant, Cyber Security Management Audit, Unit Audit Dalam, Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Consultant, NC4, Malaysian National Security Council, Prime Minister Department
- Expert Review Panel, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
- Acreditation Panel, Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)
- Acreditation Panel, Technology and Technical Accreditation Council (TTAC), MBOT
- Partner, SysArmy Threat Research and Intelligence Alliance Exchange (SATRIA-X)
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