Tiffany Shanaz

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dr. Tiffany Shanaz is a cybersecurity researcher whose work focuses on securing critical transaction infrastructures, particularly in the retail and financial technology sectors. Her most cited paper, "Enhanced Secure Solution for PoS Architecture" (2019), addresses the persistent vulnerabilities in Point of Sale systems—the backbone of modern retail payment processing. In this work, Shanaz identifies how even the most advanced PoS architectures can harbor unexpected security flaws, proposing a layered defense framework that strengthens data encryption and access controls at the transaction level. While her citation count is still growing, this paper has been recognized as a foundational reference for practitioners seeking to harden real-world payment environments against breaches. Shanaz’s research bridges the gap between theoretical cybersecurity models and practical, deployable solutions for businesses transitioning to digital-first operations. Her contributions are particularly relevant as retail sectors worldwide accelerate adoption of contactless and cloud-based payment technologies. By focusing on the intersection of usability and security, Shanaz continues to influence how organizations balance operational efficiency with robust threat mitigation.