Publications

Journal Articles

T. W. L. Andy, A. Yousaf, L. Feng and J. Zhou, "MariOT Matrix for Maritime Cybersecurity," Journal of Transportation Security – Springer, Vol. 19, 33, 2026. (IF: 1.6)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12198-026-00354-x

S. Basnet, V. Bolbot, A. Yousaf, S. Gunawan, J. Zhou, and O. A. V. Banda, “An Integrated STPA-STRIDE-BN Framework for Cybersecurity Risk Analysis: A Case Study of Ship Remote Pilotage Operations,” Elsevier Journal of Future Generation Computer Systems, Vol. 183, 108515, 2026. (IF: 6.1)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.future.2026.108515

A. Yousaf, J. Zhou and S. Chattopadhyay, “Maritime Operational Technology Shipboard Testbed for Cybersecurity Research, Training, Exercises, and Education,” IEEE Security & Privacy, Vol. 24, Issue-2, pp. 13 -22, 2026. (IF: 3.1)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MSEC.2025.3613711

A. Yousaf, S. Gunawan, S. Basnet, V. Bolbot, J. Zhou, and O. A. V. Banda, “STPA-Cyber: A Semi-Automated Cyber Risk Assessment Framework for Maritime Cybersecurity,” Elsevier Journal of Computers & Security, Vol. 157, 104559, 2025. (IF: 5.4)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2025.104559

A. Yousaf, A. Amro, P. T. H. Kwa, M. Li, and J. Zhou, “Cyber Risk Assessment of Cyber-enabled Autonomous Cargo Vessel,” International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection – Elsevier, Vol. 46, pp. 100695, September 2024. (IF: 4.1)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcip.2024.100695

A. Yousaf, and J. Zhou, “From Sinking to Saving: MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND Frameworks for Maritime Cybersecurity,” International Journal of Information Security – Springer, Vol. 23, Issue-3, pp. 1603 – 1618, 2024. (IF: 3.2)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10207-024-00812-4

A. Yousaf, A. Loan, R. F. Babiceanu, L. Maglaras, and O. Yousaf, “Convergence of Detection Probability, Computational Gains and Asymptotic Analysis of an Algorithm for Physical-Layer Intrusion Detection System,” Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, Vol 29, Issue-8, pp. e3430-n/a, 2018. (IF: 1.606)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.3430

A. Yousaf, A. Loan, R. F. Babiceanu, and O. Yousaf, “Physical Layer Intrusion Detection System for Smart Jamming Attacks,” Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, Vol 28, Issue-11, pp. e3189–n/a, 2017. (IF: 1.535)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.3189

A. Yousaf, A. Loan, R. F. Babiceanu, L. Maglaras, and O. Yousaf, “Architectural and Information Theoretic Perspective of Physical Layer Intruders for Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Systems,” Elsevier Journal of Computers and Security, Vol. 70, Issue-C, pp. 124-143, 2017. (IF: 2.849)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2017.05.011

Conference Papers

C. T. Wong, A. Yousaf, J. Zhou and M. V. W. Goh, “Threat Modeling for Maritime Shipboard Systems,” Design of Cyber-Secure Critical Infrastructure (DCS-CI 2026), pp. 22-45, 2026.

S. K. Sharma, A. Yousaf, J. Zhou and M. V. W. Goh, “Likelihood Estimation of Malicious Event Sequences in Maritime Cybersecurity,” Design of Cyber-Secure Critical Infrastructure (DCS-CI 2026), pp. 146-165, 2026.

A. Yousaf, L. L. Y. Kalvin, M. Li and J. Zhou, “Spying by SPi, I got the Birds-Eye,” 5th International Workshop on Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing System Security (CIMSS – 2025), pp. 121-140, 2025.

M. Li, A. Yousaf, M. Goh, J. Zhou and S. Chattopadhyay, “Guidelines for Cyber Risk Management in Autonomous Shipping,” 4th International Workshop on Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing System Security (CIMSS – 2024), pp. 143-161, 2024.

A. Yousaf and O. Yousaf, “Intruders and Intrusion Detection Systems - An Overview,” 14th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-Con – 2017), pp. 131-134, 2017.

A. Yousaf and S. Masud, “Stochastic Model based Dynamic Power Estimation of Microprocessor using Imperas Simulator,” 10th Annual IEEE Systems Conference (SysCon – 2016), pp. 1–8, 2016.

A. Yousaf, O. Yousaf and D. Yousaf, “Comparison of Economic Models for Two Differently Configured Uninterrupted Power Supply Systems from User Electricity Bill Perspective,” 6th International Conference on Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ICITEE – 2014), pp. 1–4, 2014.

A. Yousaf, A. Loan, and O. Yousaf, “Adaptive Energy Estimation and Hacking of Continuous Phase for CPM Modem Jamming,” 11th IEEE Malaysia International Conference on Communications (MICC – 2013), pp. 66–71, Kuala Lumpur, November 26-28, 2013.

A. Yousaf and S. Masud, “High Performance Fine Grained Dynamic Power Estimation Technique for Multilevel Caches using Architectural Simulator - Imperas,” 10th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-Con -2013), pp. 1–6, 2013.

A. Yousaf and A. Loan, “Effect of Jamming Technique on the Performance of Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Modem,” 13th International Conference on in Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT - 2011), pp. 874–877, Seoul, February 13-16, 2011.

Books and Book Chapters

Guidelines for Cyber Risk Management in Autonomous Shipping

iTrust - Centre for Research in Cyber Security

Singapore University of Technology and Design, 2024

Guide to Vulnerability Analysis for Computer Networks and Systems - An Artificial Intelligence Approach

Book Chapter: Vulnerability assessment of Cybersecurity in SCADA systems.

Simon Parkinson, Andrew Crampton and Richard Hill, Springer, 2018.

ISBN: 978-3-319-92624-7