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)

Reem  Alrawili

Research Area:  Context-based Authentication

Research Subarea: IoT Authentication

North Carolina A&T State University

(Jan 2022 - 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


Undergraduate Students