Kumar Thummapudi

Kumar Thummapudi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, affiliated with the College of AI, Cyber and Computing. His work focuses on cybersecurity, particularly ransomware detection and TOR network security.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Texas at San Antonio

His research centers on advanced ransomware detection techniques. Recent publications emphasize real-time monitoring, system resource analysis, and immutable data strategies for mitigating cyberattacks. Articles also explore cybersecurity competitions and TOR network vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity research trends in his work include behavioral analysis of ransomware, anomaly detection in system performance, and security challenges in anonymized networks. He develops tools for cyber threat intelligence and employs forensic methodologies to enhance digital resilience.