Jonathan White

Jonathan White serves as a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment at the University of the West of England (UWE). With over 23 years of prior industry experience in telecommunications critical infrastructure systems, he joined UWE in January 2020 after transitioning from roles as software developer, product specialist, and management leader in real-time embedded systems.

His educational background includes an M.Sc. in Cyber Security (with Distinction) and B.Sc. in Computing for Real-time Systems, both from UWE, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on Federated Learning security tradeoffs. White's research centers on Federated Learning applications for IoT security, container security analysis, and machine learning-driven threat detection in home networks.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on practical security implementations, particularly in containerized environments (Docker security analysis, cyber ranges) and Federated Learning security frameworks. His work consistently bridges theoretical machine learning concepts with tangible security applications for IoT and edge devices, emphasizing privacy-performance tradeoffs in distributed systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

White actively contributes to cyber security education through innovative teaching methods including the 'Cyber Funfair' immersive learning platform and Scalextric-based physical system hacking demonstrations. His industry background in telecommunications critical infrastructure informs his practical approach to security education and research, particularly regarding real-time system vulnerabilities and high-availability network security requirements.

His technical expertise spans C and Python programming, network security protocols, and specialized knowledge in securing containerized environments and IoT ecosystems. Current research includes longitudinal analysis of container image vulnerabilities and development of modular cyber range infrastructure for security training.