Bio
I lead the BSc Cyber Security & Forensics programme and teach network and wireless security. My work blends applied research, curriculum design, and building reproducible practical lab environments using Raspberry Pi, VMware, and custom vulnerable machines.
I am a member of the UK Cyber Security Council's Ethics Committee, ensuring ethical standards in the profession. The UK Cyber Security Council is the self-regulatory body for the UK cyber security profession, tasked by the UK Government with the development of a framework aligning qualifications, certifications, and career pathways.
Education
- PGCert in Higher Education, Queen Mary University of London
- PhD in Cyber Security, Birkbeck, University of London
- MSc in Wireless Networks, Queen Mary University of London
- BEng Network Technology, Middlesex University
Other Responsibilities
- September 2023 – Present: Course Leader, BSc Cyber Security & Forensics
- November 2023 – Present: External Examiner, London Metropolitan University
- December 2022 – Present: UK Cyber Security Council Ethics Committee Member
- November 2021 – Present: External Examiner, University of Bedfordshire MSc Programmes
- June 2018 – October 2023: Course Leader, MSc Cyber Security & Forensics (NCSC Accredited)
- Supervisor for PhD, MSc, and BSc research projects in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Research Interests
- Network security, wireless security, and protocol weaknesses
- Threat modelling (STRIDE, DREAD) and attack-path analysis
- Applied cryptography and IoT security
- Cyber Security Resilience
PhD Students
- Mr Cihan Ucar (Second Supervisor)
Performance Analysis of Cellular IoT Systems and Networks - Jose Maria Alone India (DoS)
Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Algorithms for NFC Authentication in IoT Devices - Nargiza Akramova (DoS)
Enhancing Cybersecurity in Wearable IoT through AI-Powered Intrusion Detection Systems - Zahra Asghari (DoS)
Integrating the Biba Integrity Model with Trust-Based Routing for Secure RPL in IoT Networks - Zeena Radwan (DoS)
Enhancing IoT Device Authentication Using Lightweight Cryptographic Protocols
Contact Me
University of Westminster
7.114 Copland Building
School of Computer Science & Engineering
115 New Cavendish Street, W1W 6UW
Email: a.elhajjar[at]westminster.ac.uk
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