Stylianos Karagiannis
| Rank: | Doctoral Attribute |
| Email: | skaragiannis@ionio.gr |

Courses:
Cybersecurity Cyber Ranges Capture The Flag (CTF) Gamification Game-Based Learning Digital Twins Social Constructivism Θεωρίες Μάθησης
Dr. Stylianos Karagiannis serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Academic Fellow at the Ionian University's Department of Informatics, specializing in cybersecurity, AI, and digital twins within the NMSLab. He holds a PhD in Cybersecurity and represents the institution in European projects like NITRO, focusing on 5G-IoT and cyber ranges.
Gamified Ethical Hacking Game
Operation: MegaCorp Breach
Level: 1/4
Loading mission briefings...
guest@kali:~$
[ TARGET COMPROMISED - TAP TO INJECT CODES ]
INITIALIZING MATRIX...
root@system:~#
[ INJECTOR PAYLOAD ]
AUDIO: SYNTH_BASS.DLL
MELODY: MALWARE.EXE
MELODY: MALWARE.EXE
> CORE_SPEED: 135 BPM
< LEFT
FIRE
RIGHT >
Publications
- Karagiannis, S., Kasotakis, A., Magkos, E., & Ntantogian, C. (2025). Red vs. Blue Team training scenarios for 5G/6G networks. In International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, pp. 37–54. Springer Nature.
- Nguyen, M.-D., Nguyen, H. N., de Souza, L. M., Karagiannis, S., Cavalli, A. R., & de Oca, E. M. (2025). An intelligent network fuzzer for protocol testing in healthcare systems. In International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, pp. 213–231. Springer Nature.
- Karagiannis, S., Magkos, E., Karavaras, E., Karnavas, A., Nikiforos, M. N., & Ntantogian, C. (2024). Towards NICE-by-design cybersecurity learning environments: A cyber range for SOC teams. Journal of Network and Systems Management, 32(2), 42.
- Karagiannis, S., Ntantogian, C., Magkos, E., Tsohou, A., & Ribeiro, L. (2024). Mastering data privacy: leveraging K-anonymity for robust health data sharing. International Journal of Information Security, 23(3), 2189–2201.
- Hatzivasilis, G., et al. (2024). Swarm-intelligence for the modern ICT ecosystems. International Journal of Information Security, 23(4), 2951–2975.
- Karagiannis, S., Fusco, C., Agathos, L., et al. (2024). AI-powered penetration testing using Shennina: from simulation to validation. In ARES 2024.
- Farao, A., Ntantogian, C., Karagiannis, S., et al. (2024). NITRO: an interconnected 5G-IoT cyber range. In ARES 2024.
- Karagiannis, S., Ribeiro, L., Ntantogian, C., & Magkos, E. (2023). Chidroid: A mobile android application for log collection and security analysis in healthcare and IoMT. Applied Sciences, 13(5), 3061.
- Karagiannis, S., Magkos, E., Ntantogian, C., et al. (2023). Cybersecurity and medical imaging: a simulation-based approach to DICOM communication. Applied Sciences, 13(18), 10072.
- Lavranou, R., Karagiannis, S., Tsohou, A., & Magkos, E. (2023). Unraveling the complexity of mobile application permissions. European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 87–95.
- Karagiannis, S. (2022). Systematic design, deployment and evaluation of gamified cybersecurity learning environments. PhD Thesis, Ionian University, Greece.
- Karagiannis, S., Magkos, E., Chalavazis, G., & Nikiforos, M. N. (2022). Analysis and evaluation of Capture the Flag challenges in secure mobile application development. International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education, 11, 19–35.
- Karagiannis, S., & Magkos, E. (2021). Adapting CTF challenges into virtual cybersecurity learning environments. Information & Computer Security, 29(1), 105–132.
- Karagiannis, S., Ntantogian, C., Magkos, E., et al. (2021). PocketCTF: a fully featured approach for hosting portable attack and defense cybersecurity exercises. Information, 12(8), 318.
- Karagiannis, S., & Magkos, E. (2020). Engaging students in basic cybersecurity concepts using digital game-based learning. In Advances in Core Computer Science-Based Technologies, pp. 55–81. Springer.
- Karagiannis, S., Papaioannou, T., Magkos, E., & Tsohou, A. (2020). Game-based information security/privacy education and awareness. In EMCIS 2020, pp. 509–525.
- Karagiannis, S., & Magkos, E. (2018). User profiling in cybersecurity education and training. In MCIS 2018.
- Karagiannis, S., & Magkos, E. (2017). Decentralized Internet privacy: Towards a blockchain framework for healthcare. In MCIS 2017.
Updated: 04-06-2026
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Karagiannis Stylianos: Curriculum Vitae
