York St John University appoints security expert as Visiting Professor

The Computer Science department is delighted to announce the appointment of David Rogers, CEO of Copper Horse Solutions Ltd, as visiting Professor in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.

Professor Rogers is a world-leading mobile security expert and is an adviser to the Department of Culture, Media & Sport on issues of Cyber Security. David chairs the Device Security Group at the GSM Association and sits on the Executive Board of the Internet of Things Security Foundation. He also teaches Mobile Systems Security at the University of Oxford.

Justin McKeown, Head of Computer Science, said: “David has worked in the mobile industry in both security and engineering roles for more than 17 years. It's fantastic to have someone of his professional calibre working with our students.

“Much of our research activity within the department focuses on the Internet of Things. David's knowledge in this field is highly valuable and his input will bolster and enhance our activities in this area.”

Professor Rogers said: “I am honoured to be given the title of Visiting Professor at York St John. In the technology world we face many challenges in the future - these can only be addressed by trained individuals who will fill the national skills gap in cyber security and perform cutting edge research for the Internet of Things.

“York St John University is uniquely placed to take a leading role with their students because they put ethics and social inclusion at the heart of their work. I am proud to play a small part and to give something back to my native county, North Yorkshire.”

Computer Science is one of a series of new science subjects introduced at York St John University within the past four years. Since its introduction it has gone from strength to strength. In September this year new BSc programmes in Software Engineering and Games Development will be introduced.