Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science - Doctor of Philosophy, University of New Brunswick
- Master of Computer Science - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Honour) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Andi Fitriah Binti Abdul Kadir (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
andifitriah@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Andi Fitriah Abdul Kadir is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and a member of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CoExCyS), Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She is an alumna of the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) at the University of New Brunswick, Canada, where she deepened her expertise in cybersecurity research, with particular emphasis on risk management, malware, and network security.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Andi Fitriah has been actively involved in industry-driven research projects. Her portfolio includes collaborations on the Analysis of Network Channels for the Anti-Child Exploitation System (ACES) with Bulletproof Solutions, and the development of Intelligent Tools for Automated Security Analysis and Risk Management with IBM Security (QRadar) — which focused on user behavior analytics, device profiling, network traffic classification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning. She has also contributed to the advancement of Android malware detection frameworks, focusing on the behavioral analysis of malware.
Dr. Andi Fitriah’s dedication to research and teaching excellence has earned her numerous recognitions at both institutional and international levels. Her achievements include Best Paper Awards from IEEE and Springer, the Best Teaching Innovation for Experiential Learning Award, and the IIUM Academic Excellence Award. She has also actively supervised Undergraduate student projects that have received multiple awards at the KICT Final Year Project (FYP) Exhibition including Bronze Award, Best Sustainability Award, Best Ethics and Virtue Award, and 2nd Overall Prize.
Beyond research and teaching, Dr. Andi Fitriah is a dedicated mentor, actively coaching IIUM KICT student teams for various cybersecurity competitions. Under her leadership, students have successfully competed in prestigious Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, including Battle of Hackers, Cyber Heroes, Rawsec CTF, PETRONAS CTF (2nd place), MCMC Cyber Forensics Challenge (3rd place), PwC CTF, i-Hack, Curtin CTF, Siber Siaga CTF, and the ASEAN Student Contest on Information Security.
Her research interests continue to center on digital forensics, network security, malware analysis, machine learning, and privacy engineering. She is also contributing to a national R&D initiative on privacy engineering under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK12) — a strategic blueprint designed to enhance Malaysia’s cybersecurity capabilities and digital resilience. In parallel with her academic endeavors, Dr. Andi Fitriah collaborates closely with industry and government agencies on Research and Development (R&D) projects, translating cutting-edge research into practical solutions. She remains committed to advancing the field of cybersecurity while nurturing the next generation of professionals and thought leaders.
Area of Specialisation
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Information Systems ~ Other Information Systems n.e.c. - Network Security, Malware
Teaching Responsibilities
| DIGITAL EVIDENCE FORENSICS | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2020/2021 |
| Malware Analysis | 2025/2026 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTING I | 2019/2020 |
| NETWORK SECURITY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| PRINCIPLES OF IT SECURITY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
Supervision
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Digital Twin-Based Attack Generation For Vehicular Controller Area Network: Bigru-Bert Intrusion Detection System.
Ph.D
Completed
2026
Co-supervisor
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An Artificial Intelligence Based System For Real- Time Advanced Persistent Threat Detection.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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An Enhanced Multicast-Based Optimized Link State Routing For Wireless Community Network.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Utilizing Blockchain-Secured Deep Packet Inspection For Trusted Differentiated Services.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning For Skin Disease Risk Prediction In Rural Bangladesh.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Harnessing Computer Vision For Early Detection Of Crop Diseases In Bangladesh: A Smart Farming Approach.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Automated Criminal Identification: Leveraging Computer Vision And Machine Learning In Facial Recognition.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2026 - 2026 | Cybersecurity Testing and Validation Services for the Secure Embedded Telematic Control Unit (T-Box) for Connected Vehicle Applications |
| 2025 - 2025 | SMART ATTENDANCE IN CLASSROOM WITH FACIAL RECOGNITION (COBOT) |
| 2025 - 2025 | Development of a Cybersecurity Sandbox for Ethical Hacking |
| 2022 - 2025 | Blockchain-based Model for Deep Packet Inspection System |
| 2022 - 2023 | Guideline on Testing and Evaluation Methodology for Data Privacy in ICT/IoT Products and Applications |
| 2022 - 2023 | Development of Data Privacy Specification for Developing ICT/IoT Products and Applications |
| 2021 - 2021 | Development of Data Privacy Management Framework for ICT/IoT Products and Applications |
| 2020 - 2023 | Face Detection Attendance System |
| 2020 - 2022 | Secure Water Monitoring and Management (SWaM) System |
| 2020 - 2023 | Smart Door Access System |
On-Going
Awards & Recognition
| 07 Aug, 2025 | Highest Number of Chapters Indexed in SCOPUS/WOS - KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2025 | KCDIO |
| 07 Aug, 2025 | Best Teaching Innovation in Virtual Learning - KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2025 | KCDIO |
| 27 May, 2025 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 25 Sep, 2024 | Silver Award - KICT Teaching and Learning Exhibition (TALE 2024) - KICT | KCDIO |
| 23 Aug, 2024 | Best Teaching Innovation for Experiential Learning Award - KICT Takrim 2024 - KICT | KCDIO |
| 27 Sep, 2023 | Sponsored Grant Recipient - KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023 | KCDIO |
| 27 Sep, 2023 | National Grant Recipient - KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023 | KCDIO |
| 27 Sep, 2023 | KICT Community Engagement Award - KICT Takrim Award 2023 | KCDIO |
| 06 Jun, 2023 | Bronze Award - MyCyberJebat: Malaysian Capture The Flag (CTF) platform for Ethical Hacking - KICT Final Year Project | KCDIO |
| 31 Dec, 2021 | Best Paper Award - Springer | International |
| 29 Jun, 2021 | Bronze Award - SiberKlinik Booking System - KICT Final Year Project | KCDIO |
| 22 Jan, 2021 | Bronze Award - Capture File Network Analysis Tool (CFNAT) - KICT Final Year Project | KCDIO |
| 22 Jan, 2021 | Bronze Award - Cyber Security Doctor - KICT Final Year Project | KCDIO |
| 22 Jan, 2021 | Bronze Award - Mobile Application for Secure Cloud-based IOT for Flood Alerts - KICT Final Year Project | KCDIO |
| 17 Aug, 2020 | Best Paper Award - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) | International |