Dr. George Trawick is a distinguished former Army officer with over twenty-five years of dedicated service. His career is marked by a rich blend of leadership, technical expertise in Information Technology, and a deep commitment to professional education. As an energetic and knowledgeable information assurance professional, Dr. Trawick has excelled in various roles, most notably in academia. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor and Cyber Security Coordinator at Mississippi State Univer...
Dec 08, 2023•41 min
Best-selling cybersecurity author Marlon Buchanan joins the podcast to talk about how to stay safe while holiday shopping. Find the full transcript. And be sure to check out the related Holiday Hacks data study about security risks while shopping online
Nov 16, 2023•32 min
Kevin Nolten is Vice President at the Cyber Innovation Center. This episode covers cybersecurity education and workforce development.
Nov 13, 2023•34 min
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Guide Podcast, host Steve Bowcut interviews Dr. Jeremy Straub, an associate professor at North Dakota State University, about cybersecurity education opportunities at NDSU. Straub discusses his background and interest in cybersecurity, particularly in the application of AI to cybersecurity. He also provides an overview of the cybersecurity programs offered at NDSU, including undergraduate certificates, bachelor's degrees, and graduate degrees. Straub emphasiz...
Oct 17, 2023•34 min
Dr. C. Jordan Howell, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida. Before his current appointment, Dr. Howell was an assistant professor in Intelligence and National Security Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso and Associate Director of the Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Laboratory. He received his doctorate in criminology from the USF, where he also earned a graduate certificate in digital forensics and a master’s degree in crimino...
Oct 10, 2023•36 min
Dr. Shouhuai Xu serves as the Gallogly Chair Professor in Cybersecurity at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). At UCCS, Dr. Xu is renowned for his instrumental role in various cybersecurity initiatives. He architected the UCCS Cybersecurity Strategy, POWER, which focuses on partnership, outreach, workforce development, education, and research. He’s also contributed to earning prominent designations for UCCS, such as the NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence – Cyber Defen...
Sep 21, 2023•27 min
John Petrozzelli, the Director of MassCyberCenter. John has been a featured speaker at the Massachusetts National Cyber Crime Conference and at the Microsoft Digital Crimes Community Conference in Vienna, Austria. He was a featured speaker at ThreatLocker Zero Trust World and the International Crisis Management Conference in 2023. He has delivered remarks at many universities and professional organizations....
Sep 15, 2023•31 min
Dr. Chuck Gardner a Senior Advisor for Workforce Development at the Cyber Innovation Center. The episode is about the Cyber Innovation Center’s academic guidance and workforce development efforts.
Sep 06, 2023•28 min
Dr. Stephen Kirkman is an assistant professor and program director for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree in the Anderson College of Business and Computing at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Kirkman has over 25 years of professional experience, including 6 years of active duty in the Air Force and 20 years of experience in industry. Dr. Kirkman held various roles in industry, but mostly as a computer security engineer supporting various agencies within the Department of De...
Aug 30, 2023•31 min
Dr. Igor Khokhlov's primary research interests include applying artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques in the cybersecurity domain, security of smartphones, usable security and data security & quality. He also explores vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks on AI/ML-powered systems. Professor Khokhlov's teaching interests include mobile security, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and AI/ML in cybersecurity. Before joining Sacred Heart University in 2021, Pro...
Aug 21, 2023•24 min
Deep Ramanayke is a teaching professor of computer science and cybersecurity and the director of the cybersecurity program at Xavier University where he teaches information security, networking, perimeter defense, ethical hacking and pen testing. His research is currently focused on education and cybersecurity, engaging students with real-world hands-on experience, practice, and exposure to working in teams.
Jul 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 22
Dr. Abdulbast Abushgra is an assistant professor of cybersecurity at Utica University. He is skilled in MATLAB, analytical skills, information security, algorithms, cryptography, and programming languages. He holds a PhD in computer science and engineering focused on quantum computing from the University of Bridgeport. Find a full transcript of the interview: https://cybersecurityguide.org/expert-interviews/abdulbast-abushgra/...
Jun 01, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Dr. Erald Troja is an assistant professor with the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Science Division of St. John’s University’s Collins College of Professional Studies. He is also the acting program director for the Cybersecurity Systems program and the main point of contact for St. John’s University’s Cybersecurity Center of Academic Excellence. He received his PhD in computer science from the graduate center at the City University of New York. Prior to joining St. John’s, he served as an ass...
May 23, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Dr. Seth Hamman is the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity and an associate professor of cyber operations and computer science at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Dr. Hamman joined the faculty at Cedarville in 2012. He brings real-world experience to the classroom from having worked in the tech industry, both as an employee of a startup dotcom and as a consultant. During his first four years at Cedarville, he earned his Ph.D. while studying cybersecurity at the ...
May 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Karen Scarfone is a recognized cybersecurity expert, she develops publications for federal agencies, media companies, and other organizations. She was formerly a Senior Computer Scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Karen has co-authored over 100 NIST Special Publications and Interagency Reports on a wide variety of cybersecurity topics. In addition, she has co-authored or contributed to 18 books and published approximately 200 articles on cybersecurity topics. ...
May 12, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Dr. Munther Abualkibash is an associate professor teaching cybersecurity, information security and applied computing. He earned a PhD in computer science and Engineering, and an MS in computer science from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT.
May 03, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Dr. Sajal Das is a professor of computer science and Daniel St. Clair Endowed Chair in Computer Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He earned a PhD in computer science from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, an MS in computer science from the Indian Institute of Science at Bangalore, and a BS in Computer Science and Engineering from Calcutta University, India. Dr. Das has a research focus that includes cyber physical systems, security and privacy, smart environment...
Apr 26, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dr. Michael Ruth, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Roosevelt University. He earned an MS in computer science and a PhD in Engineering & Applied Science from the University of New Orleans. His teaching interests are focused on introductory/intermediate programming, networking, system administration, and security courses. His research interests lie on the intersection of distributed systems and software engineering, more specifically, designing regression test selection techniques fo...
Apr 20, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In honor of Diversity Month, the topic for today’s show is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cybersecurity. Our guest for the show is Dr. Thaier Hayajneh, the founder and director of the Fordham Center for Cybersecurity, University Professor of Computer Science, and director of cybersecurity programs at Fordham University. Dr. Hayajneh is also a co-chair for the Center for Academic Excellence’s Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative.
Apr 13, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Paul Warner is an assistant professor of information technology at Rowan College at Burlington County. Paul teaches at the Mount Laurel Campus in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Learn more and get a full transcript of this interview on Cybersecurity Guide .
Apr 04, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dr. Doug Jacobson, is a professor at Iowa State University College of Engineering and the director of the ISU Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach. He received his PhD in computer engineering, an MS in electrical engineering, and a BS in computer engineering, all from Iowa State University. Get a full transcript of the episode on cybersecurityguide.org .
Mar 28, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dr. Stephen Torri, associate professor in The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Mississippi State University and Mary Lyn and Niles Moseley Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity. A complete transcript of this interview is available on cybersecurityguide.org .
Mar 17, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Dr. Alex Bardas is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and the Institute for Information Sciences at the University of Kansas. He received his PhD from Kansas State University. Find the full transcript of this interview at on cybersecurityguide.org.
Feb 08, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Neil is a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School, a public graduate school operated by the United States Navy and located in Monterey, California. Check out cybersecurityguide.org for a complete transcript of the interview.
Jan 25, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Christopher Mitchiner is the executive director of the Cyber Institute at the University of North Georgia. Find the full transcript of this interview at https://cybersecurityguide.org/expert-interviews/chris-mitchiner/
Jan 20, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Dr. Terence Soule is a Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Idaho. We will discuss educational opportunities for cybersecurity students at the University of Idaho. Find a full transcript of the interview , along with links to some of the resources mentioned at cybersecurityguide.org.
Jan 12, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
As an assistant professor in the Department of Information Technology at MGA, Dr. Stines teaches cybersecurity for fintech, web development, database principles, web programming, web application development, ethical hacking, and advanced web development. He earned a PhD in Cyber Operations from Dakota State University, a Master of Science degree in Applied Computer Science from Columbus State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Macon State College. Alan is...
Jan 04, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Dr. Cliff Zou is the Program Coordinator of the Master of Science in Cyber Security and Privacy program at the University of Central Florida. He is also the Program Coordinator of the Master of Science in Digital Forensics, the Director of the UCF Alliance for Cybersecurity, and a Member of the UCF Cybersecurity and Privacy Cluster. Dr. Zou has a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and MS and BS degrees in Automation from the University of S...
Dec 28, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Dr. Tony Coulson is the executive director of the Cybersecurity Center and full professor of Information and Decision Sciences in the Jack H. Brown College at California State University, San Bernardino. During his tenure at CSUSB, Tony has led more than 20 grant-funded cybersecurity projects totaling over $75 million. Dr. Coulson also led the establishment of a nationally acclaimed cybersecurity program that spans business, computer science, national security studies, criminal justice, and publ...
Dec 21, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Luis Rivera is an IT professional teaching networking, cybersecurity, Windows and UNIX admin, and wireless courses at the University of New Haven as a lecturer. He has many years of IT industry experience in network and security technologies and has performed a number of IT roles.
Dec 09, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
