Jose Manuel Ortega

@web.ua.es

Department of Computer Science and Technology
University of Alicante

Jose Manuel Ortega
José Manuel Ortega is a software engineer and cybersecurity researcher with interest in new technologies, open source, security and testing. In recent years he has shown interest in innovation projects using Big Data technologies using programming languages such as Python. He is currently working as a software engineer in research projects related to Big Data, Cybersecurity and Blockchain.

He has taught at university level and collaborated with the official college of computer engineers. He has also been a speaker at several conferences oriented to developers at national and international level. More information about his lectures and other published works can be found on his personal website .

EDUCATION

Alicante University / Computer engineering / Software engineer

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks and Communications, Software
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Scopus Publications

203

Scholar Citations

9

Scholar h-index

9

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Generation of a dataset for DoW attack detection in serverless architectures
    José Manuel Ortega Candel, Francisco José Mora Gimeno, Higinio Mora Mora
    Data in Brief, 2024
    Denial of Wallet (DoW) attacks refers to a type of cyberattack that aims to exploit and exhaust the financial resources of an organization by triggering excessive costs or charges within their cloud or serverless computing environment. These attacks are particularly relevant in the context of serverless architectures due to characteristics like pay-as-you-go model, auto-scaling, limited control and cost amplification. Serverless computing, often referred to as Function-as-a-Service (FaaS), is a cloud computing model that allows developers to build and run applications without the need to manage traditional server infrastructure. Serverless architectures have gained popularity in cloud computing due to their flexibility and ability to scale automatically based on demand. These architectures are based on executing functions without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure. However, the lack of realistic and representative datasets that simulate function invocations in serverless environments has been a challenge for research and development of solutions in this field. The aim is to create a dataset for simulating function invocations in serverless architectures, that is a valuable practice for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and security of serverless applications. Furthermore, we propose a methodology for the generation of the dataset, which involves the generation of synthetic data from traffic generated on cloud platforms and the identification of the main characteristics of function invocations. These characteristics include SubmitTime, Invocation Delay, Response Delay, Function Duration, Active Functions at Request, Active Functions at Response. By generating this dataset, we expect to facilitate the detection of Denial of Wallet (DoW) attacks using machine learning techniques and neural networks. In this way, this dataset available in Mendeley data repository could provide other researchers and developers with a dataset to test and evaluate machine learning algorithms or use other techniques based on the detection of attacks and anomalies in serverless environments.
  • Serverless Security Analysis for IoT Applications
    José Manuel Ortega Candel, Francisco José Mora Gimeno, Higinio Mora Mora
    Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2023
  • Cloud vs Serverless Computing: A Security Point of View
    José Manuel Ortega Candel, A. Elouali, Francisco José Mora Gimeno, Higinio Mora
    Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2023

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Validating DDoS Detection Algorithms for Denial of Wallet Attacks in Serverless Architectures
    HM Cano, Gaspar, José Manuel Ortega-Candel, Francisco José Mora-Gimeno ...
    Applied Sciences , 2026
    2026
  • INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL para investigadores. Estrategias, herramientas y aplicaciones prácticas
    JMO Candel
    2026
  • Análisis y visualización de datos con componente geoespacial
    JMO Candel
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication … , 2026
    2026
  • Fundamentos en DevOps y arquitecturas de microservicios
    JMO Candel
    https://www.marcombo.com/libro/libros-tecnicos-de-arte-y-cientificos … , 2026
    2026
  • Seguridad en la nube, API y arquitecturas serverless
    JMO Candel
    https://www.marcombo.com/libro/libros-tecnicos-de-arte-y-cientificos … , 2026
    2026
  • Diseño de un modelo de departamento de inteligencia estratégica basado en proyectos de IA
    JMO Candel
    https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.16702.14401, 75 , 2025
    2025
  • OSINT Auditorías de seguridad y ciberamenazas. Explorando la inteligencia de fuentes abiertas
    JMO Candel
    https://www.ra-ma.es/libro/osint-auditorias-de-seguridad-y-ciberamenazas … , 2025
    2025
  • Inteligencia Artificial. Investigaciones, aplicaciones y avances
    JMO Candel
    https://anayamultimedia.es/libro/titulos-especiales/inteligencia-artificial … , 2025
    2025
  • Modelo híbrido para la detección de ataques de denegación de cartera en arquitecturas serverless
    JM Ortega Candel
    Universidad de Alicante , 2025
    2025
  • Modelo híbrido para la detección de ataques de denegación de cartera en arquitecturas serverless
    JMO Candel
    Universitat d'Alacant/Universidad de Alicante , 2025
    2025
  • Ingeniería de datos. Diseño, implementación y optimización de flujos de datos en Python
    JM Ortega
    2024
  • Seguridad de APIs en Drupal: herramientas, mejores prácticas y estrategias para asegurar las APIs
    JM Ortega
    Drupalcamp Spain , 2024
    2024
  • Security and auditing tools in Large Language Models (LLM)
    JM Ortega
    All DAY Devops , 2024
    2024
  • Seguridad y auditorías en entornos Zero Trust
    JM Ortega
    https://www.codemotion.com/magazine/es/ciberseguridad/seguridad-y-auditorias … , 2024
    2024
  • Data augmentation with Generative AI for DoW attack detection in serverless architectures
    H Mora, M Ortega Candel J.M., Mora Gimeno F.J., Fernández Zorrilla
    https://zenodo.org/records/13758901 , 2024
    2024
  • Estrategias y herramientas para analistas de ciberseguridad: Guía completa sobre SIEM, IDS, Elastic Stack y detección de amenazas en Centros de Operaciones de Seguridad (SOC)
    JM Ortega
    https://www.bookfinder.com/isbn/9798334324367/ , 2024
    2024
  • Seguridad y auditorías en aplicaciones IoT (Internet of Things)
    JM Ortega
    https://www.codemotion.com/magazine/es/ciberseguridad/seguridad-y-auditorias … , 2024
    2024
  • Python aplicado a seguridad y redes: Módulos y herramientas para proteger sus redes y aplicaciones
    JM Ortega
    https://www.marcombo.com/libro/informatica-libros-tecnicos-y-cientificos-2 … , 2024
    2024
  • Seguridad y auditorías en aplicaciones cloud native
    JM Ortega
    https://www.codemotion.com/magazine/es/ciberseguridad/seguridad-y-auditorias … , 2024
    2024
  • Herramientas de benchmarks para evaluar el rendimiento en máquinas y aplicaciones
    JM Ortega
    esLibre , 2024
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Big data, machine learning y data science en python
    JMO Candel
    Ra-Ma Editorial , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 27
  • Ciberseguridad. Manual práctico
    JM Ortega
    https://www.paraninfo.es/catalogo/9788413661162/ciberseguridad--manual-practico , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 25
  • Mastering Python for Networking and Security
    JM Ortega
    https://www.packtpub.com/product/mastering-python-for-networking-and … , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 19
  • Generation of a dataset for DoW attack detection in serverless architectures
    JMO Candel, FJM Gimeno, HM Mora
    Data in Brief 52, 109921 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 14
  • Tecnologías para arquitecturas basadas en microservicios: Patrones y soluciones para aplicaciones desplegadas en contenedores
    JM Ortega
    https://www.eae-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/es/book/978-620-0-41131 … , 2020
    2020.0
    Citations: 12
  • Hacking ético con herramientas Python
    JM Ortega
    https://www.ra-ma.es/libro/hacking-etico-con-herramientas-python_83623/ , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 12
  • Serverless security analysis for IoT applications
    JMO Candel, FJM Gimeno, H Mora Mora
    International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence … , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 11
  • Cloud vs Serverless Computing: A Security Point of View
    JMO Candel, A Elouali, FJM Gimeno, H Mora
    International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence … , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 10
  • Seguridad en Aplicaciones web Java
    JM Ortega
    https://www.ra-ma.es/libro/seguridad-en-aplicaciones-web-java_83638/ , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 10
  • Desarrollo seguro en ingeniería del software.: Aplicaciones seguras con Android, NodeJS, Python y C++
    JMO Candel
    Marcombo , 2020
    2020.0
    Citations: 7
  • Mastering Python for Networking and Security: Leverage the scripts and libraries of Python version 3.7 and beyond to overcome networking and security issues
    J Candel
    Packt Publishing, ISBN-10 1839217162, 1839217166-978 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 6
  • Learning Python Networking: A complete guide to build and deploy strong networking capabilities using Python 3.7 and Ansible
    J Candel, M Sarker, S Washington
    Packt Publishing, ASIN B07Q4SDBGZ , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 5
  • Hacking ético con herramientas Python (Colecciones ABG-Informática y Computación)(Spanish Edition)
    J Candel
    American Book Group, ISBN-10 X 168165699, 290 , 0
    Citations: 5
  • Mastering Python for networking and security: leverage Python scripts and libraries to overcome networking and security issues.
    OJ Manuel
    Birmingham Packt , 0
    Citations: 5
  • Python for Security and Networking: Leverage Python modules and tools in securing your network and applications
    JM Ortega
    Packt Publishing Ltd , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 4
  • Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2022)
    J Bravo, S Ochoa, J Favela
    Springer Nature , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 4
  • Implementing DevSecOps with Docker and Kubernetes: An Experiential Guide to Operate in the DevOps Environment for Securing and Monitoring Container Applications
    JM Ortega
    2022.0
    Citations: 4
  • Ciberseguridad
    JM Ortega Candel
    Manual Práctico , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 4
  • DevOps and Containers Security
    JMO Candel
    New Delhi: BPB Publications , 2020
    2020.0
    Citations: 4
  • Blockchain. Tecnologías, proyectos y ciberseguridad
    JM Ortega Candel
    RC Libros. Recuperado de https://www. casadellibro. com. co/libro-blockchain … , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 2