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Expert Profile

DR. MUHAMMED SIRAJ

24 years experience in the field of cyber security

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Dr. Muhammed Siraj (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer at Academic City University College, Ghana, within the Faculty of Computational Sciences and Informatics. With over 24 years of experience in the IT industry, his career has focused on both academia and professional practice in cybersecurity. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana, a Master’s degree in Information and Communication Technologies (mICT) from Aalborg University, Denmark, and a PhD in Security in Computing from University Putra Malaysia with a specialization in Blockchain Security. In addition to his role in academia, Dr. Siraj has previously served as the Acting Director of the ICT Directoratenand Data Protection Supervisor (DPS) at Wisconsin International University College, Ghana. Dr. Siraj is a recognized expert in cybersecurity, holding several professional certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking & Forensic Investigator (CHFI), and Certified Data Protection Supervisor (CDPS). He is also a Tier 1 licensed cybersecurity professional accredited by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana. His consulting work spans multiple sectors, particularly in educational institutions across Ghana, Singapore, and Malaysia, where he has developed and taught courses in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and blockchain technologies. His influence extends beyond the classroom, as he has pioneered short courses in cybersecurity and forensics at notable institutions such as GIMPA, KNUTFORD, and Academic City University College, among others. Several professionals from diverse sectors, including law enforcement, banking, and corporate security, continue to benefit from his immense contributions in this area. Internationally, Dr. Siraj serves as the principal trainer and subject matter expert for cybersecurity programs at Tertiary Courses, a business subsidiary of Tertiary Infotech Pte. Ltd., Singapore. He has been instrumental in expanding these training programs in Malaysia, Singapore, and Ghana, particularly for the 5-day Ethical Hacking Specialization Training, Blockchain Essentials, and Smart Contract & DApps Development courses. His contributions to cybersecurity training have benefitted professionals from the military, police, and financial institutions, positioning him as a key figure in cybersecurity education and consulting. Beyond cybersecurity and blockchain, Dr. Siraj’s areas of expertise include cloud computing, robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, web application development, and cryptography. His broad technical knowledge, coupled with his experience as a trainer and consultant, has made him a well-respected leader in IT security and educational technology across multiple regions.