This philosophy has driven Kashif Saleem, a GIKI alumnus, across the globe in the complex field of cybersecurity. He took his engineering foundations and built an international research career, publishing over 130 papers and acquiring multiple global grants. His journey is a testament to the institute’s commitment to excellence. Today, he continues to shape the future of network defense as an Associate Professor (Honorary) at Macquarie University, Australia, and a leading expert in the Internet of Things (IoT) security.