Youngho Cho

Youngho Cho is a seasoned academic and expert in computer engineering and cybersecurity, currently serving as a Visiting Professor at Yonsei University and previously at the University of Maryland. With extensive experience in defense science, Youngho Cho holds the position of Associate Professor at Korea National Defense University, overseeing various roles including Director of the Cyber Security Lab for National Defense and Chair of the Graduate Studies Office. Research interests encompass trust-based defense against insider threats, covert communication, AI security, and IoT security, among others. Youngho Cho's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy. Prior military experience as Director of the Air Force Computer Emergency and Response Team adds to a strong professional background in ICT and cybersecurity.