1. Lab Overview

• Leader: Dr. Iman AlMomani
• Mission: The SEL aims to foster collaborations, produce experts in cyber technologies, and significantly contribute to security education and research.
• Vision: Supports Saudi Vision 2030 by advancing security engineering research.

2. Research Focus

The lab is involved in a variety of cybersecurity-related research areas, including:

• Network and Software Security
• Distributed Systems Security (IoT, IIoT, IoV)
• Mobile Security
• Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity

3. Key Achievements

• Research Outcomes:
• Patents: 2 patents
• Copyrights: 2
• Published Journals: 90 (12 in ISI Q1, 52 in ISI Q2)
• Conferences: Participation in 8
• Books Published: 1
• Training Programs: 6 unpaid and 1 paid training
• Notable Projects: AI-powered malware detection systems, secure V2X communications, intrusion detection systems for WSN, and cryptography applications.

4. Collaborations and Partnerships

• The SEL has fostered both national and international partnerships, collaborating with universities, industries, and governmental bodies.
• Hosted various workshops, training sessions, and events, including National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and participation in the LEAP23 Expo.

5. Software and Tools Developed

• Maltor: An Android malware detection application.
• ASParseV3: A static analysis tool for cross-platform malware detection.
• Datasets: Various publicly available datasets related to Android malware, wireless sensor networks (WSN), and ransomware detection.

6. Infrastructure

The lab has state-of-the-art infrastructure, including multiple screens, servers, laptops, and security tool kits, enabling it to carry out advanced cybersecurity research.

7. Publications and Intellectual Property

Multiple papers were published in high-impact journals on topics such as biometric security, medical data security, AI in cybersecurity, and IoT security.

8. Events and Community Involvement

• Cybersecurity Club: Engages students with activities, games, and competitions to raise cybersecurity awareness.
• Workshops: Hosted workshops on topics like IoT communication security and cybersecurity certifications.