Dr Jide Edu
Lecturer
Computer and Information Sciences
Personal statement
My research focuses on security and privacy, with expertise in areas such as AI security, IoT and smart home security, risk management, identity management, digital forensics, and usable security. I collaborate with experts from various disciplines to tackle complex challenges in these fields. Before moving into academia, I developed my skills as an IT security specialist, which has provided me with practical experience that enhances both my teaching and research. I currently teach courses CS810 and CS807 in the MSc Graduate Apprenticeship Cybersecurity program. Additionally, I contribute to the MSc Cybersecurity curriculum by developing the CS885 module. Alongside my teaching responsibilities, I supervise research projects at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on various topics within the field of Information Security. I am enthusiastic about working with prospective PhD students who share my passion for advancing research in security and privacy. If you are interested in exploring these dynamic areas or collaborating, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Publications
- Jenkins Adam, Kitkowska Agnieszka, Maidhof Caterina, Paracuellos Diego, Sovrano Francesco, Méndez Gonzalo Gabriel, Suarez-Tangil Guillermo, Kopecka Hana, Wagner Isabel, Barbera Isabel, Carnerero-Cano Javier, , Martin-Navarro Jose Luis, Such Jose, Domingo-Ferrer Josep, Carrillo Juan Carlos, Ramokapane Kopo Marvin, Coté Mark, Vellosillo Pablo, Ruiz-Dolz Ramon, Ma Rongjun, Abu-Salma Ruba, Patil Sameer, Seymour William, Zhan Xiao
- (2026)
- Kiggins Andrew,
- Applied Cryptography and Network Security Workshops 7th International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and IoT Security Lecture Notes in Computer Science Vol 15653, pp. 185-203 (2025)
- Seymour William, Abdi Noura, Ramokapane Kopo M, , Suarez-Tangil Guillermo, Such Jose
- The 33rd USENIX Security Symposium (2024)
- (2024)
- , Hooper M, Maple C, Crowcroft J
- International Conference on AI and the Digital Economy (CADE 2023) International Conference on AI and the Digital Economy, pp. 124-133 (2023)
- , Hooper M, Maple C, Crowcroft J
- International Conference on AI and the Digital Economy (CADE 2023) International Conference on AI and the Digital Economy, pp. 118-123 (2023)
Research Interests
My research explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, with a focus on automated security, privacy-preserving systems, identity management, access control, and trust. I employ controlled penetration testing, static/dynamic analysis, and longitudinal vulnerability tracking to study threat detection and patching timeline optimization. In privacy governance, I map data flows to regulatory frameworks, evaluate compliance maturity, and measure how interventions shift compliance outcomes over time. I also study the human dimension of security by assessing user awareness and privacy-related behaviors. My goal is to develop intelligent, human-aware systems that balance robust security with regulatory compliance and user trust.
Professional Activities
- Member of programme committee
- 25/10/2026
- Member of programme committee
- 7/9/2026
- Peer reviewer
- 6/2026
- Speaker
- 11/3/2026
- Member
- 6/2/2026
- Invited speaker
- 4/2/2026
Projects
- Edu, Jide (Principal Investigator) Sandison, Frazer (Researcher)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants have transformed the way we interact with computers by enabling us to perform tasks and access information more efficiently. However, recent incidents involving AI assistants have raised concerns about the security and privacy of user data within the ecosystem. This research aims to comprehensively analyse the security and privacy aspects of the AI assistant ecosystem, identify potential vulnerabilities and risks, and propose robust solutions to improve user protection.
- 07-Jan-2024 - 06-Jan-2027
Contact
Dr
Jide
Edu
Lecturer
Computer and Information Sciences
Email: jide.edu@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 548 3700