Sajida Shabanali

Sajida Shabanali is a Lecturer and Employer Engagement Coordinator at the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity. With a triple alumni status at UWF, she holds a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s in Software Engineering, and a Master’s in Cybersecurity.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree, University of West Florida
  • Master’s in Software Engineering, University of West Florida
  • Master’s in Cybersecurity, University of West Florida

Her research interests focus on Cybersecurity and Information Technology, particularly on enhancing skill sets through industry certifications and workforce development. Her recent publication on the UWF-ZeekData22 dataset highlights her work in creating network traffic datasets aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, addressing critical gaps in cybersecurity education and threat simulation.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Career Champion (UWF Office of Career Development and Community Engagement)
• Florida’s Great Northwest Wired Graduate Studies in Computer Science scholarship
• Alpha Beta Gamma and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society memberships
• Social Science Award
• Alumni Association Academic Award
• Outstanding Writing Award - Second Honors
• Nominated for the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship
• USS Senate Award and Scholarship

Sajida is actively involved in community leadership, serving as an advisor, judge, and volunteer for organizations like Florida Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT), Society for Women in Engineering, and Women in Cybersecurity. Her mission is to connect students with dream jobs through strategic networking and education.