Expertise

Research Area

My primary research publications revolve around the architecture of Software Defined Networking (SDN), particularly focusing on its security implications and strategies for enhancing its security posture. Alongside my research publications, I have actively engaged in organizing and collaborating with experts in advancing knowledge within the realms of Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, and Network Security.

Over recent years, I have spearheaded initiatives aimed at benchmarking industry and international standards to elevate educational benchmarks within higher education institutions. A comprehensive list of these activities, along with concise summaries, are available for reference.

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Publication

Patent

A NUMERAL NARROW-DOWN METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ULTIMATE NETWORK INTERNAL SECURITY WRAPPING

The Patent Office Journal No. 22/2023 Dated 02/06/2023, INDIA

Date of filing of Application:18/06/2021

Publication Date: 02/06/2023

A NUMERAL NARROW-DOWN METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ULTIMATE NETWORK INTERNAL SECURITY WRAPPING: The present invention relates to a numeral narrow-down method and system for ultimate network internal security wrapping. The present invention is to develop a Software Defined Networking Architecture, which is based on a decoupled design separating the control and the data plane from the forwarding devices extending the visibility, feasibility and control over the network in a more efficient and effective approach. The decoupled architecture ensures communication between one another with Application Program Interfaces

Academics

Cybersecurity Modules

  • Ethical Hacking (Level 5 and Level 7), Since 2017
  • CyberLaw (Level 5), Since 2018
  • Cybersecurity Essentials (Level 4), Since 2020
  • Advanced Cybersecurity (Level 6), Since 2020
  • Enterprise Network Security (Level 7), Since 2024

Environment:

Kali Linux, Metasploitable, BeeBox, OpenVAS, Nessus, HPing3, NMap, Wireshark, Social Engineering Toolkit, SIEM Tools, Checkpoint Firewall GAIA etc

Concepts

Threats, Attack Vectors, Vulnerabilities, Attack Methodologies, Information Security, Reconnaissance and Footprinting, Scanning Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Gaining and Maintaining Access, Clearing Tracks, Host-based Analysis, Network Intrusion Analysis, Security Monitoring etc

Industry Relevance:

CEH – EC Council, CBROPS – Cisco CyberOps, CCSA – Checkpoint

Digital Forensics Modules

  • Computer Forensics and Data Recovery (Level 5), Since 2015
  • Computer Forensics (Level 5), Since 2024
  • Digital Forensics (Level 7), Since 2023

Environment:

FTK, Autopsy, Cellebrite, Sleuth Kit, WinHex, Wireshark, Memory Dump Tools, Passware Kit Forensic, Steg Spy, ExeInfo PE, Powershell Utilities etc

Concepts

Cybercrime, Computer Forensics, Incident Response, Investigation Process, Digital Forensics Capabilities, Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems, Evidence Acquisition, Analysing Digital Evidence, Windows Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Anti-Forensics, Reporting, and Threat Intelligence

Industry Relevance:

CHFI – EC Council

Network Modules

  • Managing Network and Hardware 1 – (Level 5), Since 2015
  • Managing Network and Hardware 2 – (Level 6), Since 2015
  • Data Communications – (Level 6). Since 2019
  • Data Communications and Computer Networking – (Level 5), Since 2019
  • Networking Essentials – (Level 4), Since 2020
  • Advanced Networking – (Level 5), Since 2020
  • Switching Routing and Wireless Networks – (Level 6), Since 2021
  • Enterprise Network, Security and Automation – (Level 6), Since 2021
  • Enterprise Core Networking – (Level 7), Since 2021
  • Network Operating Systems and Services – (Level 5), Since 2021
  • Network Programmability – (Level 5), Since 2022

Environment:

Cisco Routers, Switches (Layer 2, Layer 3), Windows Server 2019, 2022 (GUI, Core), Debian Linux 11.3 (GUI, CUI), Packet Tracer, Cisco Modeling Labs, GIT, Python, JSON, YAML Data Formats, Postman etc

Concepts

Networking Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals, IP Services, Automation, Version Control, Testing, Core Concepts etc

Industry Relevance:

CCNA – Cisco, Devasc – Cisco, CCNP ENCOR – Cisco

International/ National Collaborations

  • Co- Organiser – Hackathon – 2024, School of Applied Computing and Institute of Inner City Learning, London, University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
  • Assessor for Engineering Education Scheme Wales (STEMCymru) Sixth Form Projects 2024.
  • Lead Organiser – Cymru Tech Fusion 2024 – (Welsh Cybercamp in partnership with UWTSD ASC, Open University ASC and Cisco Networking Academy)
  • Participated in Technical Conference 2024 – Organised by WorldSkills UK in partnership with Pearson at Warwick University, United Kingdom.
  • Co-organized and hosted Skills Competition Wales 2024 National competitions at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
  • Assessor for Infrastructure Automation Environment – Test Project – IT NSA Skill – Asia Skills 2023 AbuDhabi, UAE – Assessed competitors from 9 Countries (UK, UAE, IRAN, INDIA, GERMANY, CHINESE TAIPEI, INDONESIA, PHILIPPINES, JAPAN).
  • Contributed to Infrastructure Automation Environment – Test Project – IT NSA Skill – Asia Skills 2023 AbuDhabi, UAE.
  • Expert representing Team United Kingdom – IT NSA Skill – Asia Skills 2023 AbuDhabi, UAE.
  • Assessor for Microsoft Environment – Competition – ICT Specialist – EuroSkills 2023 Gdansk – Assessed competitors from 14 Countries (UK, HUNGARY, KAZAKHSTAN, BELGIUM, FINLAND, POLAND, GERMANY, SPAIN, SWEDEN, AUSTRIA, LATVIA, SLOVENIA, CROATIA, PORTUGAL).
  • Contributed to Microsoft Environment – Test Project – ICT Specialist – EuroSkills 2023 Gdansk.
  • Expert representing Team United Kingdom – ICT Specialist – EuroSkills 2023 Gdansk.
  • Participated in Technical Conference 2023 – Organised by WorldSkills UK at Warwick University, United Kingdom.
  • Training Manager – Network System Administration – WorldSkillsUK 2023-2024
  • Assessor for Engineering Education Scheme Wales (STEMCymru) Sixth Form Projects 2023.
  • Lead Organiser – Hackathon – 2022, School of Applied Computing, University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
  • Lead Cybersecurity Pentester – Cybersecurity Analysis and Penetration Testing Project for an NGO in the United Kingdom (Industry Partnership with Academics), since 2022.
  • Lead Organiser for Engineering Education Scheme Wales (STEMCymru) Headstart Programme, since 2021.
  • Expert Assessor – IT Software Solutions for Business Competition – Skills Competition Wales 2020-21.
  • Lead Supervisor for Engineering Education Scheme Wales (STEMCymru) Sixth Form Projects since 2020.
  • Lead Trainer – Skills Competition Wales and World Skills Competition – United Kingdom for School of Applied Computing, UWTSD since 2020.
  • Member – BGP Task Force (Learner-Centric Teaching Methodology), Botho University 2019.
  • Participated and Contributed in FACOLL Workshop 2018, KTH (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden) Development HUB, Gaborone, Botswana.
  • Participated in Hackathon 2018 – Conducted by Botswana Innovation Hub, Gaborone, Botswana.
  • Participated and Presented at the International Conference on Materials, Applied Physics, and Engineering (ICMAE) 2018 in Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Participated in the National Cyber Security Strategy Development Meeting at Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority Spectrum House, Phakalane, Botswana hosted by the European Union Cyber Resilience for Development Project in 2018.
  • Participated, Presented, and Organised International Conference on Smart Technologies in Computer and Communication (SmartTech – 2017) 2017 at Amity University, Rajasthan, India.
  • Attended the 3rd Annual African Cyber Crime Conference 2017 organised by African Cyber Security, Botswana.
  • Attended the BUIRC 2017 – International Conference Organised by Botho University, Botswana.
  • Participated in a workshop on “I have been hoodwinked by my fiancée”, in 2017 organized by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, South African Chapter (No. 91), Botswana.
  • Participated in the International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System (SCOPES), Paralakhemundi, 2016, India.

Global Instructor Professional Development 

  • Presented “Teaching DevNet: Best Practices for Success” during the Global Instructor Professional Development Program Organised by Cisco Networking Academy in June 2023.
  • Attended Global Instructor Professional Development Program (February, May, September) 2019 Organised by Cisco Networking Academy.
  • Attended Global Instructor Professional Development Program (February, September, November) 2018 Organised by Cisco Networking Academy.

Teaching Methodologies:

  1. Task Force Member (2019-20), Implementation of BGP Teaching Methods at Botho University, Gaborone, Botswana.
  2. Participated and Contributed to BGP Workshop 2019, focusing on “Learner-Centered Pedagogy”, Botho University, Gaborone, Botswana.
  3. Participated and Contributed in FACOLL Workshop 2018, KTH (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden) Development HUB, Gaborone, Botswana.
  4. Standards-based Assessor and Moderator, 2017, Quality Skills and Frameworks Consultancy Pty Ltd.