Gamification Learning Framework for Cybersecurity Education

Edited by:   Vasaki Ponnusamy, Noor Zaman Jhanjhi, Kiran Adnan
Imprint:   IGI Global
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
ISBN:   9798337304786
Pages:   568
Publication Date:   30 July 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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 highly esteemed Senior Professor of Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. He currently holds the position of Professor at the School of Computer Science at Taylor’s University, Malaysia, and serves as the Program Director for Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes as well as the Director of the Center for Smart Society (CSS5). With a career marked by academic leadership and groundbreaking research, Prof. Jhanjhi has been pivotal in advancing research and education in computer science. Recognized globally, Prof. Jhanjhi has been ranked among the world’s top 2% research scientists for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024). In Malaysia, he is ranked among the top three computer science researchers and was honored with the Outstanding Faculty Member award by MDEC Malaysia in 2022, as well as the Vice Chancellor’s Best Research Citations Award from Taylor’s University in 2023. His impressive academic portfolio includes over 60 research books edited or authored with prestigious publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, and IGI Global USA. His research has garnered more than 1000 points in impact factor, reflecting the depth and breadth of his contributions to the field. A dedicated mentor, Prof. Jhanjhi has supervised and co-supervised 38 postgraduate students to successful graduation and has served as an external examiner for over 60 Ph.D. and Master’s theses globally. In addition to his academic accomplishments, Prof. Jhanjhi holds Associate Editor and Editorial Board positions with several high-ranking journals, including PeerJ Computer Science, CMC Computers, Materials & Continua, and Frontiers in Communication and Networks. He was also recognized as an Outstanding Associate Editor for IEEE ACCESS. His contributions to research and innovation are further demonstrated by his successful management of over 40 internationally funded research grants. A sought-after keynote speaker, Prof. Jhanjhi has delivered over 60 invited talks at international conferences and has chaired numerous sessions. His commitment to academic excellence and accreditation extends to his involvement with ABET, NCAAA, and NCEAC over the past decade.