Overview

Profile summary

I am a Lecturer in Cyber Security and research within Cyber-SHIP Lab at the University of Plymouth. I have a background in geopolitics, with my own research exploring the international governance of maritime cybersecurity. I am currently working on the develop of cyber-awareness training materials.

Professional memberships

  • Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology - Student Member - SIMarEST
  • International Cyber Security Center of Excellence - Expert

Roles on external bodies

  • Early Career Research Representative  - UoP Research & Innovation Committee, Task & Finish Group
  • Member of the program committee of the European Workshop on Maritime Systems Resilience and Security (MARESEC 2022, 2023) - organized by the German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Teaching interests

Interested in teaching all aspects of maritime regulation and cybersecurity, and will be supporting the delivery of cyber-related content to non-technical students.

Teaching in 2022/2023

COMP3009/COMP5006 - Information Security Management & Governance (University of Plymouth)

  • Introduction to Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Information Systems Security
  • Data Protection and International Regulation

COMP5007 - Cyber-Physical Systems Security (University of Plymouth)

  • Protection, Analysis, Law, Policy

IY5605 - Cyber Crime (Royal Holloway University of London)

  • Transport Cyber Crime

Teaching in 2021/2022

COMP3009/COMP5006 - Information Security Management & Governance (University of Plymouth)

  • Introduction to Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Information Systems Security
  • Data Protection and International Regulation

SEC301HK -  Information Security Management (University of Plymouth)

  • Human Aspects and Security Culture
  • Security Awareness and Training

IY5605 - Cyber Crime (Royal Holloway University of London)

  • Transport Cyber Crime

Teaching in 2020/2021

LAW2220 - Cybercrime: Issues and Regulation (University of Plymouth)

  • Principles of Cybersecurity
  • Cyber Threats
  • Social Engineering and Phishing
  • The Dark Web and Open Source Intelligence

COMP5007 - Cyber-Physical Systems Security (University of Plymouth)

  • Protection, Analysis, Law, Policy

 CyberMAR - EU Horizon 2020 Project (833389)

  • Level 1 - Attacks in Deep
  • Level 1 - Mitigation and Remediation
  • Level 1 - Managing Cyber Risk

IY5605 - Cyber Crime (Royal Holloway University of London)

  • Transport Cyber Crime

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

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