Welcome to CyberNex
Welcome to the CyberNex, a research Laboratory, where the horizons of cybersecurity and technological innovation are not just explored, but expanded.
Our primary focus is the evolution of digital authentication. Envision a world where the interaction between users and devices is intrinsically secure, free from the burdens of traditional authentication methods. At CyberNex, this vision is being realized through the development of zero-effort authentication systems that blend seamlessly into daily life, offering robust security without compromising on user convenience.
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats, our research is rigorously dedicated to threat identification and security analysis. We understand that vulnerabilities can arise both internally and externally, and our approach is designed to confront these challenges head-on. Through comprehensive analysis and enhancement of security systems, we are creating strategies that are resilient in their approach to both internal and external security dynamics.
Our expertise further extends into the realms of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). We believe these domains hold the keys to future technological breakthroughs, and our team is passionately exploring their vast potential.
At CyberNex, we are not just participants in the wave of digital innovation; we are the architects of the digital ocean itself. Join our mission and be part of a transformative journey.
CyberNex's Members
Dr. AlQahtani
Founding Director
I am very fortunate to work with a group of brilliant students:
Current Students
Ph.D. Students
Note: Ordered by the starting date then alphabetically
Shadman Sakib Arnob
Research Area: Context-based Authentication
Research Subarea: Client-side Authentication
North Carolina A&T State University
(Aug 2023 - Present)
Jennifer Eriagbondia
Research Area: Context-based Authentication
Research Subarea: Client-side Authentication
North Carolina A&T State University
(Aug 2023 - Present)
Saif Al-Dean Qawasmeh
Research Area: Insider Threats
Research Subarea: Insider Threats Identification
North Carolina A&T State University
(Aug 2021 - Present)
Master Students
Note: Ordered by the starting date then alphabetically
Muhammad Shujaat Khan
Research Area: Context-based Authentication
Research Subarea: IoT Authentication
North Carolina A&T State University
(Jan 2024 - Present)
Undergraduate Students
Note: Ordered by the starting date then alphabetically
Qaadi Wallace
Research Area: Machine Learning
Research Subarea: Machine Learning Application.
North Carolina A&T State University
(Feb 2024 - Present)
Renee Shepherd
Research Area: Insider Threats
Research Subarea: Insider Threats Identification
North Carolina A&T State University
(Nov 2023 - Present)
Former Members
Master Students
Harshitha Karnati, North Carolina A&T State University.
Anita Robinson Muhammad, North Carolina A&T State University.
Undergraduate Students
Kameron Burden, North Carolina A&T State University.
Mohamed Mohamed, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Emily Sawall, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Amber Honnef, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Michael Oliva, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.