Mr. Gideon Owoicho Paul

Assistant Lecturer | Assistant Lecturer

Faculty of Computing · Department of Cyber Security

Specialization Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity, Network Security, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Security.

Office: Department of Cybersecurity Fuoye

Phone: 08099201208

Email: owoicho.paul@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Mr. Paul Owoicho Gideon is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, Faculty of Computing, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, and an M.Sc. in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics from the same institution. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity at the Centre for Cyberspace Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
His teaching and research focus on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital forensics, network security, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) security, machine learning, and cyber threat intelligence. His current doctoral research explores adversarially robust multi-model artificial intelligence for securing energy grid Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments using federated learning and advanced machine learning techniques.
Mr. Gideon is passionate about advancing cybersecurity education, conducting impactful research, mentoring students, and developing innovative AI-driven solutions to emerging cyber threats. He is committed to contributing to national and global cybersecurity through quality teaching, collaborative research, and professional service.

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Network and Cloud Security
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Security
Adversarial Machine Learning
Federated Learning
Intrusion Detection Systems
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Blockchain Security

Qualifications

• MSc Cybersecurity and digital forensics, Nasarawa state university keffi (2025)
• BSc. Computer Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2021)

Selected Publications

1. Impact of cybercrime on academic achievement of undergraduate students
   Authors: Paul owoicho Gideon. Dr. S.E. Chaku., Dr. V.E. Kulugh., Dr. M.O. Adenomon
   International journal of innovative information systems and technologies research 14(1):203-212, jan-mar., 2026 (2026)
2. Assessment of machine learning techniques for real time intrusion and wormhole attack detection in Internet of things
   Authors: Paul owoicho Gideon. Dr. S.E. Chaku., Dr. V.E. Kulugh., Dr. M.O. Adenomon
   ternational Journal of Innovative Scientific & Engineering Technologies Research 14(1):182-194, Jan-Mar., 2026 (2026)
3. Evaluating the impact of Cybersecurity strategy and implementations in government institutions in Nigeria
   Authors: Okeke G.T., Chaku S.E., Bassey. S. Owoicho, P.G
   International journal of innovative information systems research and technology research (2025)
4. An AI-Powered framework for assessing cybersecurity Governance maturity in African nations: A Hybrid Approach
   Authors: Olugbile Olusegun Hamed., T.K Anyachebule., Steven Bassey., Ojeniyi Joseph., Paul owoicho Gideon
   International journal of innovative information systems and technologies research (2025)
5. Assessment of Cybersecurity Risk management practises in the Financial services industry
   Authors: George Ikwuje Agada., Paul owoicho., Prof. Uche Mbanaso., Dr. Steven Bassey,.
   International journal of innovative information systems and technologies research 13 (4) (2025)
6. Pragmatic approach on social engineering awareness evaluation in Nasarawa state university, keffi.
   Authors: Opuh Chukwuebuka Calistus., M.O. Adenomon., G.I.O Aimufua., S. Bassey., Owoicho. O.G
   Science world journal (2025)

Professional Qualification

• Certificate in science communication - Nasarawa State University keffi/ ISDEVCOM (2024)
• Advanced certificate course in Social Standards - Federal University of Agriculture (FUAM) centre for innovation in procurement, environmental and social standards (CIPESS) (19/04/2024)
• Introduction to computer applications and Google app / certificate - Bingham University, Karu. Information communication technology centre (2018)

Awards

• Anti-corruption crusader - NYSC/ Anti-corruption community development service (2022)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• CIPESS - Advanced certificate course (2024)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• George ikwuje Agada - Assessment of Cybersecurity Risk management practises in the financial services (2025)
• Okeke Gloria Tochukwu - Evaluating the impact of Cybersecurity strategy and implementation in government institution in Nigeria (2025)
• Opuh Chukwuebuka Calistus - Pragmatic Approach on social Engineering awareness evaluation in Nasarawa state university, keffi (2025)

Course Teaching

• CYB 208, CYB 208, CSC 202 - Introduction to digital forensics and Computer networks security, Java (2025/2026/ second semester)

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