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Hanan Hibshi is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Information Networking Institute within the College of Engineering. She serves as a core faculty member at CMU's CyLab Security and Privacy Institute and is affiliated with the Societal Computing program. Her work bridges cybersecurity education, usable security, and security requirements engineering with practical applications in mobile and IoT security.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Societal Computing, Carnegie Mellon University (2018)
- M.S. in Information Security Technology & Management, Information Networking Institute, Carnegie Mellon University (2011)
- B.S. in Computer Science, King Abdul-Aziz University (2003)
Hanan Hibshi's research focuses on the intersection of security, privacy, software engineering, and Human-Computer Interaction. Her work combines theories from psychology, decision science, computer security, information sciences, and AI. She specifically investigates security experts' decision-making processes, cybersecurity education methodologies, usable privacy systems, and applying machine learning to security challenges. Her research has practical applications in developing intelligent tools that better accommodate security experts' needs and improving security requirements engineering through empirical data-driven approaches.
Analysis of Hibshi's publication history reveals consistent focus on security decision-making, requirements engineering, and human factors in cybersecurity. Her work demonstrates a progression from foundational studies on expert decision-making to applied research integrating fuzzy logic and AI for security assessment systems. Recent publications emphasize practical applications in cybersecurity education, particularly through platforms like picoCTF, and addressing emerging challenges in IoT security and privacy-enhancing technologies.
Scientific Recognition:
- CMU Provost's Inclusive Teaching Fellows (2021-2022)
- Featured in prominent media outlets including History.com, WTAE-TV, and Yahoo Finance for cybersecurity expertise
- Regular reviewer for top security, privacy, and software engineering venues
Hiban Hibshi actively contributes to cybersecurity workforce development through her role as a research investigator for CMU's picoCTF educational platform, which has engaged over 18,000 students globally. She has developed significant partnerships with organizations like Cisco to increase women's participation in cybersecurity competitions. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in information security, browser security, and secure coding that have shaped hundreds of students' careers. Through CMU's designation as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, she contributes to maintaining the highest standards for cybersecurity education and academic excellence.
As part of CMU's Secure Blockchain Initiative and Summit, Hibshi collaborates with industry and academic experts to advance blockchain technology within enterprise ecosystems. Her work with the University of Nottingham on adaptive security decision support demonstrates international research collaboration focused on practical security solutions.
