Legasse Remon
I am a 4th year Computer Science undergraduate interested in cybersecurity and human cognition. More recently, machine learning security. Specifically, social engineering and behavioral penetration testing. I am a part of Ebner Lab at the and the AI Security Lab at .
Research Questions
- How can we detect the intent of social engineering?
- How can we develop and safegaurd technologies from AI-assisted cyberattacks?
- Are models of cognition formed by deception a good predictor of intent?
- How can we model individual differences in decision-making to predict cognitive vulnerabilities?
Research Experience
Awards
- Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship — U.S. Department of State, 2024
- NSF REU Recipient — Princeton University, 2024
- Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Finalist — University of Florida, 2024
- Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Award - University of Florida, 2024
- BlackHat USA Scholarship — BlackHat USA, 2023
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that the purpose of higher education is to teach students the necessary skills on how to think rather than what to think. I like to see teaching as an opportunity to inspire others and empower them. As an instructor, it is my priority to enrich the learning process and make it an experience that will change student’s lives for the better. I want students to “feel” the knowledge they get with participation in courses whether it is in the classroom or online environment. It is my teaching commitment to provide a learning environment that is fun and exciting but challenging at the same time.
- PSY2012 - Psychology I — Teresa Vasquez (Fall 2025)
- COP3503C - Programming Fundamentals II - Dr. Joshua Fox (2023-2024)