Ahmed Walid Amro
About
Researcher in IT & OT cyber security with experience in computer network administration.
Research interests include:
- Communication and Cyber security of Autonomous systems.
- Cyber Risk Management
- Secure System Development
- Cryptography (Cryptographic Functions, Encryption, PRNG, and Hashing)
- Network traffic analysis
- TLS protocol security
- Web application security
Research
Research interests include:
- Cyber risk assessment
- Cyber risk management
- Cybersecurity certification
- Threat Modelling
- Maritime Cybersecurity
- Cyber ranges and testbeds
- Autonomous ships
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Autoferry
CertifAI: Agile conformance assessment for cybersecurity CERTIFication enhanced by Artificial Intelligence
cPAID: cloud-based platform-agnostic AI defence framework
CyberSec4Europe
Publications
2024
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Katsikas, Sokratis;
Kavallieratos, Georgios;
Amro, Ahmed Walid.
(2024)
Future Trends in Maritime Cybersecurity.
Elsevier
Chapter
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Moen, Ivar Olav;
Oruc, Aybars;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Kavallieratos, Georgios.
(2024)
Survey-based analysis of cybersecurity awareness of Turkish seafarers.
International Journal of Information Security
Academic article
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Yousaf, Awais;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Kwa, Philip Teow Huat;
Li, Meixuan;
Zhou, Jianying.
(2024)
Cyber risk assessment of cyber-enabled autonomous cargo vessel.
International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection
Academic article
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Barbosa Heluany, Jessica;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2024)
Interplay of Digital Twins and Cyber Deception: Unraveling Paths for Technological Advancements.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2023
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Bouzidi, Mohammed;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Dalveren, Yaser;
Alaya Cheikh, Faouzi;
Derawi, Mohammad.
(2023)
LPWAN Cyber Security Risk Analysis: Building a Secure IQRF Solution.
Sensors
Academic article
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2023)
Evaluation of a Cyber Risk Assessment Approach for Cyber–Physical Systems: Maritime- and Energy-Use Cases.
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE)
Academic article
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Amro, Ahmed Walid.
(2023)
Communication and cybersecurity for autonomous passenger ferry.
Doctoral theses at NTNU
Academic article
2022
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Oruc, Aybars;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2022)
Navigation Data Anomaly Analysis and Detection.
Information
Academic article
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
Communication and Cybersecurity Testbed for Autonomous Passenger Ship.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
Cyber risk management for autonomous passenger ships using threat-informed defense-in-depth.
International Journal of Information Security
Academic article
-
Oruc, Aybars;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
Assessing Cyber Risks of an INS Using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
Sensors
Academic article
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
From Click to Sink: Utilizing AIS for Command and Control in Maritime Cyber Attacks.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2022)
Assessing Cyber Risk in Cyber-Physical Systems Using the ATT&CK Framework.
ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security (TOPS)
Academic article
2021
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2021)
Communication architecture for autonomous passenger ship.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part O, Journal of risk and reliability
Academic article
2020
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2020)
Connect and Protect: Requirements for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship in Urban Passenger Transportation.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Kavallieratos, Georgios;
Louzis, Konstantinos;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander.
(2020)
Impact of cyber risk on the safety of the MilliAmpere2 Autonomous Passenger Ship.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
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Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Yamin, Muhammad Mudassar;
Knox, Benjamin James.
(2020)
Applications of an Online Audience Response System in Different Academic Settings: An Empirical Study.
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
Academic article
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Amro, Ahmed Walid.
(2020)
IoT Vulnerability Scanning: A State of the Art.
Springer Publishing Company
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Journal publications
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Moen, Ivar Olav;
Oruc, Aybars;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Kavallieratos, Georgios.
(2024)
Survey-based analysis of cybersecurity awareness of Turkish seafarers.
International Journal of Information Security
Academic article
-
Yousaf, Awais;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Kwa, Philip Teow Huat;
Li, Meixuan;
Zhou, Jianying.
(2024)
Cyber risk assessment of cyber-enabled autonomous cargo vessel.
International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection
Academic article
-
Bouzidi, Mohammed;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Dalveren, Yaser;
Alaya Cheikh, Faouzi;
Derawi, Mohammad.
(2023)
LPWAN Cyber Security Risk Analysis: Building a Secure IQRF Solution.
Sensors
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2023)
Evaluation of a Cyber Risk Assessment Approach for Cyber–Physical Systems: Maritime- and Energy-Use Cases.
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE)
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid.
(2023)
Communication and cybersecurity for autonomous passenger ferry.
Doctoral theses at NTNU
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Oruc, Aybars;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2022)
Navigation Data Anomaly Analysis and Detection.
Information
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
Cyber risk management for autonomous passenger ships using threat-informed defense-in-depth.
International Journal of Information Security
Academic article
-
Oruc, Aybars;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
Assessing Cyber Risks of an INS Using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
Sensors
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2022)
Assessing Cyber Risk in Cyber-Physical Systems Using the ATT&CK Framework.
ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security (TOPS)
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2021)
Communication architecture for autonomous passenger ship.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part O, Journal of risk and reliability
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Kavallieratos, Georgios;
Louzis, Konstantinos;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander.
(2020)
Impact of cyber risk on the safety of the MilliAmpere2 Autonomous Passenger Ship.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Yamin, Muhammad Mudassar;
Knox, Benjamin James.
(2020)
Applications of an Online Audience Response System in Different Academic Settings: An Empirical Study.
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Katsikas, Sokratis;
Kavallieratos, Georgios;
Amro, Ahmed Walid.
(2024)
Future Trends in Maritime Cybersecurity.
Elsevier
Chapter
-
Barbosa Heluany, Jessica;
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2024)
Interplay of Digital Twins and Cyber Deception: Unraveling Paths for Technological Advancements.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
Communication and Cybersecurity Testbed for Autonomous Passenger Ship.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios.
(2022)
From Click to Sink: Utilizing AIS for Command and Control in Maritime Cyber Attacks.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid;
Gkioulos, Vasileios;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2020)
Connect and Protect: Requirements for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship in Urban Passenger Transportation.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Amro, Ahmed Walid.
(2020)
IoT Vulnerability Scanning: A State of the Art.
Springer Publishing Company
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Teaching
IMT4113 - Introduction to Cyber and Information Security Technology
IMT4203 - Critical Infrastructure Security
Supervision
Master Thesis Supervision
· Topic: Developing and using a virtual platform to test cyber security for autonomous vehicles and vessels
Student: Thomas Skarshaug
Year: 2020
University: NTNU
Status: Completed
· Topic: Automated Red Teams in Maritime Cybersecurity Exercises
Student: Audun Solli
Year: 2022
University: NTNU
Status: Completed
· Topic: IT Risk Assessment Automation in Healthcare Networks
Student: Daniel del Riego San Martín
Year: 2022
University: NTNU
Status: Completed
· Topic: Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities in the Integrated Navigation System
Student: Ulrik Johansen Ruud
Year: 2022
University: NTNU
Status: Completed
· Topic: Gamifying the MITRE ATT&CK for Cyber Security Training using the COFELET Framework
Student: Lama Amro
Year: 2022
University: NTNU
Status: Completed
· Topic: Cyber Risk Management Guidelines for Autonomous Ships
Student: Philip Kwa
Year: 2024
University: SUTD
Status: Completed
· Topic: Cybersecurity Evaluation of Maritime Systems
Student: Abdullah Zafar
Year: 2024
University: NTNU
Status: Completed
· Topic: Enhanced Cyber Deception Based on Digital Twin in OT Environments
Student: To Be Disclosed Later
Year: 2025
University: NTNU
Status: Ongoing
· Topic: Automated Threat Modelling using Artificial Intelligence
Student: To Be Disclosed Later
Year: 2025
University: NTNU
Status: Ongoing
· Topic: A Testable “Honeybot” for Detecting Remote Online Social Engineering
Student: To Be Disclosed Later
Year: 2025
University: NTNU
Status: Ongoing
· Topic: Anomaly Detection Dataset for Ship Navigation Systems
Student: To Be Disclosed Later
Year: 2025
University: NTNU
Status: Ongoing
· Topic: Development of Micro-Learning Modules for Maritime Cybersecurity Education and Training
Student: To Be Disclosed Later
Year: 2025
University: NTNU
Status: Ongoing
Outreach
Management of Cyber Risks in Autonomous Ships
Communication and Cybersecurity for Autonomous Passenger Ferry
From Threat Models to Penetration Testing Plans: A Healthcare Use Case
CIMSS 2025 Workshop Chair
CPSS 2025 Publication Chair/Program Committee
CyberShield Workshop Technical program committee
CyberICPS Program Committee Member
2024
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LectureAmro, Ahmed Walid. (2024) Tactics, Techniques, and procedures of Cyber Threats Against Ships. Memorial University - Canada Maritime Cybersecurity - Building Resiliency , Hybrid: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/maritime-cybersecurity-building-resiliency-tickets-949877558347 2024-10-29 - 2024-10-29
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LectureAmro, Ahmed Walid. (2024) Management of Cyber Risks in Autonomous Ships. Muhammad Ali Fauzi - University of Brawijaya Guest Lecture , Hybrid: Presenter online, students online and physical 2024-10-08 - 2024-10-08
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LectureAmro, Ahmed Walid. (2024) From Threat Models to Penetration Testing Plans: A Healthcare Use Case. CybersecPro, CybAlliance, and ISLA projects IPICS summer school 2024 , Porto, Portugal 2024-07-12 - 2024-07-12