Naresh Kshetri

Lecturer, Cybersecurity

Department of Cybersecurity

Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

naresh.kshetri@rit.edu

Office Hours

Fall 2026 (Term ID - 2261): TBD (OR please email me to set an appointment)

Office Location

GOL-2781

Office Mailing Address

152 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623

Naresh Kshetri

Lecturer, Cybersecurity

Department of Cybersecurity

Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

Education

MCA, University of Allahabad; MS, Webster University; PhD, University of Missouri - St. Louis

Bio

Naresh Kshetri received the MCA (Computer Applications) degree from University of Allahabad in 2014, MS (Cybersecurity) from Webster University in 2017, and the PhD (Computer Science with concentration in Cybersecurity) from the University of Missouri - St. Louis in 2022. Dr. Kshetri has taught several courses in Cybersecurity and Computer Science at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He joined RIT as a full time faculty of Cybersecurity in the Fall 2024. He has over twelve years of experience in teaching and research. His interests include cybersecurity, AI security, and blockchain technology. Dr. Kshetri is the Senior Member of IEEE (M '19, SM '25) and Professional Member of ACM (M '25). For a complete list of Dr. Kshetri's teaching and publications, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/nareshkshetri.

naresh.kshetri@rit.edu

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* Conference Proceedings

[C2] I. Sultana, S. M. Maheen, N. Kshetri, M. N. F. Zim, "detectGNN: Harnessing GNNs for Enhanced Fraud Detection in Credit Card Transactions" 2025 IEEE ISDFS [DOI]

[C1] N. Kshetri, I. Sultana, M. M. Rahman, D. Shah, “DefTesPY: Cyber defense model with enhanced data modeling and analysis for Tesla company via Python Language” 2024 IEEE ETNCC [DOI]

* Journal Papers

[J2] B. P. Pokharel, N. Kshetri, S. R. Sharma, S. Paudel, “blockHealthSecure: Integrating Blockchain and Cybersecurity in Post-Pandemic Healthcare Systems” Information, 2025, 2025 [DOI]

[J1] M. M. Rahman, B. P. Pokharel, S. A. Sayeed, S. K. Bhowmick, N. Kshetri, N. Eashrak, “riskAIchain: AI-Driven IT Infrastructure - Blockchain-Backed Approach for Enhanced Risk Management” Risks, 2024 [DOI]

* Books

[B2] V. Subramaniyaswamy, G. Revathy, L. Ravi, N. Thillaiarasu, N. Kshetri, “Deep Learning and Blockchain Technology for Smart & Sustainable Cities” 2025, CRC Press [DOI]

[B1] N. Kshetri, P. S. Pandey, M. Ahmed, “Blockchain Technology for Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, and Countermeasures" 2025, CRC Press [DOI]

Currently Teaching

CSEC-140

Introduction to Cybersecurity

3 Credits

This course will introduce many fundamental cybersecurity concepts. The course will teach students to think about information systems using an adversarial mindset, evaluate risk to information systems, and introduce controls that can be implemented to reduce risk. Topics will include authentication systems, data security and encryption, risk management and security regulatory frameworks, networking and system security, application security, organizational and human security considerations, and societal implications of cybersecurity issues. These topics will be discussed at an introductory level with a focus on applied learning through hands-on virtual lab exercises.

CSEC-201

Programming for Information Security

3 Credits

This course builds upon basic programming skills to give students the programming knowledge necessary to study computing security. Students will be introduced to network programming, memory management, and operating system calls along with associated security concepts. Specific focus will placed on understanding the compilation process and on the relation between high-level programming concepts and low-level programming concepts, culminating in identifying and exploiting memory corruption vulnerabilities.

GCIS-124

Software Development and Problem Solving II

4 Credits

A second course that delves further into computational problem solving, now with a focus on an object-oriented perspective. There is a continued emphasis on basic software design, testing & verification, and incremental development. Key topics include theoretical abstractions such as classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, interfaces, polymorphism, software design comprising multiple classes with UML, data structures (e.g. lists, trees, sets, maps, and graphs), exception/error handling, I/O including files and networking, concurrency, and graphical user interfaces. Additional topics include basic software design principles (coupling, cohesion, information expert, open-closed principle, etc.), test driven development, design patterns, data integrity, and data security.