A WORLD-LEADING cyber security expert has been appointed as one of its professors by a York university.

York St John University has appointed David Rogers, CEO of Copper Horse Solutions Ltd, to its computer science department as visiting professor in cyber security and digital forensics.

Prof Rogers is a mobile security expert and is an adviser to the Department of Culture, Media & Sport on issues of cyber security. He 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 at the University of Oxford.

Justin McKeown, Head of Computer Science, said: “It’s fantastic to have someone of his professional calibre working with our students. David’s knowledge in this field is highly valuable and his input will bolster and enhance our activities in this area.”

Prof Rogers said: “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 give something back to my native county.”