We are the Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster.
about us.
We are a group of researchers that have each unique research interests which altogether combined covers the breath and depth of cybersecurity research disciplines.
Our diverse team works collaboratively on many research projects and discharge community service responsibilities across board. Based on each member’s specific specialisations, they can spearhead and lead a research direction that speaks to their area of interest. Other team members can then join in to support the cause as their passion and expertise dictates.
Our focus.
Research
Our diverse research portfolio covers many cross cutting fields in cybersecurity. Some of the key aspects hovers from User Experience Security, IoT & AI security, Critical Infrastructure and Cloud computing security, Digital Forensics and Child Online Protection
Awareness
We engage with local and International partners to bring awareness on the ever growing cyber threats. Through workshops and the annual cyber security competitions, we believe these are some ways of creating awareness
Teaching
Most of our research team members are full time lecturers and part and parcel of the team that are involved in the design and implementation of the cybersecurity curriculum from Undergraduate to Postgraduate levels.
Learning
By being lifelong learners ourselves, we believe the best way to deliver the best is by upgrading ourselves continuously, either through certifications, conventional degrees and short courses from time to time.
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Our team.
Prof Fungai Bhunu Shava
UX Security Research & Child Online Protection Research
Mr. Edward Nepolo
Network Security Research
Mr. Gabriel Nhinda
UX Security Research
Dr Attlee M. Gamundani
AI & IoT (AIoT) Security Research & Child Online Protection Research
Ms. Uakomba E. Mbasuva
AI Security Research
Mr. Mbaunguraije Tjikuzu
Digital Forensics & Cyber Security Research
Dr Mercy Chitauro
Critical Infrastructure Security Research & Child Online Protection Research
Mr. Isaac Nhamu
Digital Forensics Research & Child Online Protection Research
Ms. Viktoria Shakela
Cybersecurity Research
Mr. Julius Silaa
Block Chain and IoT Research
Mr. Shadreck Chitauro
Cloud Computing Security Research
60+
Research Publications
20+
Industry Partners
10+
Masters and PhD Students
3+
Active Research Projects
Our Research
Smart Security
Leveraging IoT and AI research, we focus on research that can be applied to smart. homes, smart offices, smart grids, smart cities and smart health.
User Experience (UX) Security
By focusing on end-users, from their behavioural traits and how they interact with their favourite everyday devices, we focus on how we can bring awareness of the loopholes that capitalises the human link to the security chain.
Critical Infrastructure Security
From research that explores zero day attacks to any research that address that likely dangers of SCADA systems, we have a research arm to that.
Cloud Computing Security
Covering various application domains that harnesses the power of cloud computing, we have research interests in that direction and this is where we cover educational platforms such as e-Learning security.
Phase 1
5
Regions
- Data Preliminary study
- Workshops
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Secure Funding
- Reporting portal
- Awareness Campaigns
Phase 2
All
Regions
- Cover the remaining 9 regions
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Research Funding
- Co-Designing solutions
- Reporting Portal
- Explore viable tools
- Deepen research focus
Phase 3
Tools
M&E
- Emerging technologies leveraging
- Collaborative designs
- Secure Platform Designs
- Regional Focus
- Monitoring & Evaluation
Testimonials
We are grateful for the great work the team is doing each year. We are proud of you and we will contniue to support your initiatives in bring cybersecurity awareness to the Namibia industry.
Various NNCSC Stakeholders
Why Select Us?
Growth
If there is any team that values personal growth under the cushion of team support all the way through the entire process, that is us. We believe that personal growth equals team growth.
Potential
Every direction we cast our eyes, we see potential and we don’t hesitate to go for it. We are not limited by the size of our team, we believe in the will power. We are always creative in meeting our set goals
Driven
Quality is what defines our work. Excellence is our signature. We believe in giving our best, winning or losing we embrace that as part of our continual growth. We have a team that are good at what they do.
Goals
When setting our individual and team goals, we ensure they are aligned to our bigger vision. Be it setting up research goals, learning or awareness goals, we are careful in ensuring such goals are smartly set.
Deadlines
We plan way in advance and are not in the fashion of chasing deadlines. We strong hold the power of proper planning as that beats any execution nightmares. When we set those deadlines from our side be rest assured they are binding.
Scholars
Our team is made up of highly skilled personnel in their areas of specialisations. They have different accolades of excellence in what they do. You are rest assured of getting the best there is when you engage with our team.
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About us
We are the Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster
Where to find us
13 Jackson Kaujeua Street, Windhoek, Namibia