About Us

From a Small Team to a Regional Community of Practice

Founded in 2012, the Digital Forensics & Information Security Research Cluster began with a clear purpose: to make the Internet safer for civil society and government while nurturing the next generation of researchers and practitioners. Our earliest projects paired real‑world problems with academic rigor—focusing on organisational security, digital and mobile forensics, and the fast‑evolving security implications of the Internet of Things. As the threat landscape broadened, so did we. Today our work spans AI and IoT security, cloud security, human‑computer interaction security, and emerging technologies—all underpinned by a strong emphasis on community engagement. We pursue research that does not sit on a shelf: it informs policy, strengthens industry practice, and directly benefits households and public institutions across the region. Collaboration is at the heart of our model. We co‑design studies with partners in government, industry, and civil society; we supervise postgraduate research that tackles pressing local challenges; and we invest in practical outputs—from security awareness programmes and digital forensic tooling to deployment‑ready prototypes for smart water metering and other infrastructure.