Vasaki Ponnusamy is an Assistant Professor at Higher Colleges of Technology UAE. She obtained her Bachelor of Computer Science and MSc (Computer Science) from Science University of Malaysia and her PhD in IT from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia (2013). She is currently working on cybersecurity, IoT security trends and digital governance. She has great International exposure as Keynote Speaker, Visiting Professor and several Fellowships. She has been teaching information and network security, wireless security and data communication and networking. She is specialized in handling Cisco devices for routing and security. It is her passion to share her technical knowledge with the community. Her area of specializations are Networking, Communication, Penetrating Testing and Cybersecurity. Noor Zaman Jhanjhi is a distinguished Senior Professor of Computer Science at Taylor’s University, Malaysia, where he specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. As the Director of the Research Centre, Centre for Intelligent Innovation CII, and Program Director for Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes, he plays a pivotal role in shaping academic excellence and driving cutting-edge research initiatives. Globally acclaimed for his scholarly contributions, Prof. Jhanjhi has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 2% research scientists (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and stands as one of the Malaysia’s top computer science researchers. He has been named amongst the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide according to the 2025 ScholarGPS rankings. His exceptional work has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Outstanding Faculty Member Award (MDEC Malaysia, 2022) and the Vice Chancellor’s Best Research Citations Award (Taylor’s University, 2023). A prolific author and editor, Prof. Jhanjhi has published over 90 research books with leading publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, IGI Global, Bentham, IET, and Wiley etc., amassing 1,000+ impact factor points. His mentorship spans 45 postgraduate completions, and he has examined 80+ PhD and Master’s theses worldwide. As an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, and Editorial Board member for top-tier journals (PeerJ Computer Science, IEEE Access, CMC Computers), he advances scholarly discourse. His leadership extends to securing 40+ international research grants, underscoring his influence in innovation. A dynamic keynote speaker, Prof. Jhanjhi, has delivered 100+ invited talks and chaired major conferences. His decade-long engagement with ABET, NCAAA, and NCEAC accreditation bodies highlights his dedication to global academic standards. Combining research brilliance, academic leadership, and a passion for mentorship, Prof. Jhanjhi continues to inspire the next generation of computer scientists while shaping the future of AI and cybersecurity.