Episode 32: Building secure systems, not convenient ones ft. Mohammed M Alani

Cybersecurity research is advancing faster than ever but why do so many great ideas never make it into practice?

In this episode of Server Room, we sit down with Mohammed M. Alani, Professor of Cybersecurity at Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai, to explore the gap between academic research and real-world cybersecurity.

We discuss how research shapes modern security, why industry and academia often struggle to work together, the role of AI in cybersecurity, and what it will take to build truly secure systems for the future.

Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, researcher, student, or simply curious about the future of digital security, this episode offers valuable insights into where cybersecurity is headed and why collaboration matters more than ever.

Listen now and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments.

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