Nisha Rawindaran

Nisha Rawindaran is a Lecturer in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. Her research focuses on cybersecurity frameworks for SMEs, AI-driven data protection challenges, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies like deepfakes. She holds a Doctoral Thesis titled *Impact of Cyber Security Awareness in SMEs in Wales* (2023).

Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cybersecurity, awarded 2023 (thesis details listed in full description).

Research Interests:

• Cybersecurity policy and governance for Industry 5.0
• Data protection in AI/ML contexts
• Deepfake technology’s role in political misinformation
• Cross-national cybersecurity comparisons (e.g., Saudi Arabia vs. UK)

Recent Work Trends: Her 2023–2025 publications emphasize SME cybersecurity resilience, regional cybersecurity practices in Wales, and ethical implications of AI systems. Collaborations span international researchers and institutions.

Activities: Delivered an oral presentation at the KESS 2 Annual Event 2023. Her work has garnered significant attention, including 126 Mendeley readers and 21 citations for her 2023 article on SME cybersecurity governance.