introduction/brief CV
Abdullah Alnajim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems at King Saud University, holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Delaware, USA. He combines academic research, industry experience, and cybersecurity consulting, with expertise spanning cybersecurity, network security, information systems, and emerging technologies.
His professional interests encompass cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), security operations, threat detection, and incident response. Through his consulting experience, he has helped strengthen organizational cybersecurity capabilities, enhance security operations, and support the development of effective cybersecurity practices.
His research focuses on advanced networking technologies, particularly Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), real-time communication systems, network optimization, and security. His work explores innovative approaches involving Software-Defined Networking (SDN), blockchain, and emerging communication technologies to improve network performance, reliability, and security.
Alongside his research and consulting activities, Dr. Alnajim is actively involved in undergraduate and graduate education, research supervision, and academic leadership. He contributes to graduate program development and academic administration, bridging theoretical research with practical applications to address evolving technological and cybersecurity challenges.
areas of expertise
- Cybersecurity & Information Security
- Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Security Operations & Incident Response
- Threat Hunting & Security Analytics
- Network & Communication Systems Security
- Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
- Real-Time Networking
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Blockchain Technology & Security Applications
- Extended Reality (XR) – Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) & Mixed Reality (MR)
publications
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Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) enables deterministic communication for industrial and safety-critical applications by providing bounded latency and predictable packet delivery.
Virtual reality (VR) applications are increasingly used in education, healthcare, entertainment, and other fields. Wireless VR supported by edge computing offers improved mobility while reducing…
Industrial real-time applications demand their communication networks be robust and reliable so that packets are delivered with bounded delay and jitter. The IEEE Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)…
courses
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This course is offered as part of the Executive Master’s Program in Information Systems at King Saud University. It provides a comprehensive understanding of database systems, data integration,…
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to information security principles, technologies, and practices. It explores information security threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management…
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of information security. It covers key security concepts, common threats and vulnerabilities, risk assessment, access…