Munyaradzi Nicholas Murira MSc, MEd, CCNA

I am responsible for teaching, assessing, project supervision to all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate studies in areas including, but not limited, to Cybersecurity, Networks, Operating Systems and Network Programmability.

I have taught Introduction to Networks, Data Communications and Networks, Mobile Technologies, Operating Systems & Hardware, Routing and Switching, Programming in Java, Software Engineering with Objects, and C during my over 18 years of lecturing at college and universities.

I support the idea that theoretical computer science concepts sit hand-in-hand with practical ‘hands-on’ experiences hence I took cisco instructor training in CCNA, CyberOps, IT Essentials and DevNet Associate. I also have certifications in CCNA, CyberOPs and DevNet Associate.  Active Cisco Networking Academy instructor with “Instructor Excellence Expert” awarded for 2021.

I have supervised dissertations at Diploma and Degree level, attended research seminars and workshops, conducted training to corporate and internal technical members of staff. 

I am a member of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA).  This organisation is an equivalent of the BCS and they share reciprocal service benefits.

Major areas of focus:

• Computer Networks
• Network security
• CyberSecurity
• Network Operating Systems

List of modules include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Networks, Data Communications and Networks, Mobile Technologies, Operating Systems & Hardware, Routing and Switching, and Software Engineering with Objects.

I have supervised National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and  Degree level projects  throughout my career.

I have research interests in Network Security, Network Programmability and Cybersecurity.