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Cybersecurity Guide
by Cybersecurity Guide
Cybersecurity Guide is one of the internet's leading resources for cybersecurity education. We produce guides and information about cybersecurity degree options, bootcamps, certifications, and career pathways. It is our goal to help increase the visibility and access into all of the opportunities available in cybersecurity -- from entry-level to the c-suite, and from intensive bootcamps to PhD research programs. This podcast is the a companion to cybersecurityguide.org
Episodes
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Waleed Farag | Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
Dr. Waleed Farag is a professor of computer science and director of the Institute for Cybersecurity at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he has led federally funded cybersecurity research, education, scholarship, and workforce development initiatives. Learn more at Cybersecurity Guide.
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Lewis Heuermann | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Lewis Heuermann is a full-time cybersecurity instructor and undergraduate program coordinator at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, bringing extensive military, industry, and teaching experience to hands-on cybersecurity education. In this episode, Heuermann discusses practical training in…
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Irvin Heard | University of the Cumberlands
Dr. Irvin Heard is an associate professor at the University of the Cumberlands with experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, law enforcement, and federal research. His career includes work with NIST, the Department of Defense, and advanced cybersecurity education. Dr. Irvin Heard discusses...
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Randy Pestana | Florida International University
Randy Pestana is a national security and cybersecurity expert who serves as Director of National Security Policy and Strategic Engagement at Florida International University’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy. His experience spans defense policy, regional security cooperation,...
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An interview with David Maimon | Georgia State University
Dr. David Maimon is a professor of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia State University and director of its Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group. His research explores cybercrime, online fraud, offender behavior, threat intelligence, and evidence-based approaches to cybersecurity...
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Jonathan Graham | Norfolk State University
Dr. Jonathan Graham is a professor at Norfolk State University specializing in cybersecurity, digital forensics, intrusion detection, machine learning, and information assurance. With extensive experience in cybersecurity education and research, he helps prepare students for technical careers in...
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Saltuk Karahan | Old Dominion University
Dr. Saltuk Karahan, a clinical associate professor and deputy director at Old Dominion University’s (ODU) School of Cybersecurity, whose interdisciplinary background spans systems engineering, computer science, international security studies, cyber policy, cyber war, and…
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Arthur Carter | Radford University
Dr. Arthur Carter is a professor of information systems at Radford University and chair of the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems. With a background spanning mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering work with the Navy, business information technology, and cybersecurity...
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Chris Carroll | Drexel University
Chris Carroll is a teaching professor and program director at Drexel University, where he prepares students for careers in cybersecurity and IT. Drawing on nearly 30 years of industry experience, he brings practical insight into networking, cloud computing, ethical hacking, and secure systems...
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Marrci Conner | Henry Ford College
Marrci Conner is a seasoned cybersecurity educator and IT professional who brings more than two decades of industry experience and 17 years of college-level teaching to her work at Henry Ford College. With expertise spanning cybersecurity, networking, programming, and digital forensics, she…
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Diane Murphy | Marymount University
Dr. Diane Murphy of Marymount University explains why the field now offers multiple entry points for students, career changers, and professionals who want to protect systems, data, and people in an increasingly digital world. Drawing on decades of experience across industry, government,...
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Robert Greenberg | Sam Houston State University
Robert Greenberg, Director of the Cyber Forensics Intelligence Center and Assistant Professor of Practice at Sam Houston State University. With decades of industry experience and a strong background in computer science, he brings practical insight into cybersecurity education, digital forensics,...
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Gregory Laidlaw | University of Detroit Mercy
Dr. Gregory Laidlaw emphasizes students need a broad IT foundation (networking, systems, databases) because most entry jobs aren’t purely cybersecurity. He explains the program aligns with national frameworks (including CAE) and industry feedback while focusing on principles over specific tools.…
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An interview with Ayad Barsoum | St. Mary's University
Dr. Ayad Barsoum is the interim chair of computer science and graduate programs director for cybersecurity at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. In this episode, Barsoum discusses how the school’s NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence designation translates into real value for students…
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Douglas Rausch | Bellevue University
Douglas Rausch is and associate professor and program director of cybersecurity at Bellevue University. Rausch shared his nontraditional path from software and military communications into Air Force cyber operations, and how that experience shapes Bellevue’s workforce-focused cybersecurity…
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Lance Fiondella | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dr. Lance Fiondella is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the director of the UMass Dartmouth Cybersecurity Center. Fiondella says cybersecurity is about being reliable and tough: plan, handle problems, bounce back, and adjust. It...
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Todd R Andel | University of South Alabama
Dr. Todd R. Andel is the Dean of the School of Computing at the University of South Alabama, a former U.S. Air Force officer with 23 years of service. In this episode he explains how industry and government partnerships help keep coursework aligned with real-world threats, highlights hands-on...
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Fan Wu | Tuskegee University
Dr. Fan Wu is the head of Computer Science at Tuskegee University and director of the National Center of Information Assurance Education, with a WPI PhD and over 20 years of leadership advancing hands-on cybersecurity education and research. Dr. Wu discusses how Tuskegee University prepares...
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Rick Lopez | Northeast Lakeview College
Rick Lopez, an Associate Professor at Northeast Lakeview College (NLC) and former IT consultant. Lopez explains he moved from industry to academia to “transfer skills,” using his Fortune 500 consulting background to teach students not just technical skills but also business communication and...
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Justin Williams | Mount Aloysius College
Justin Williams, is an instructor and chairperson of the Information Technology Department at Mount Aloysius College. Williams shares his personal journey into cybersecurity, starting as a student passionate about understanding cyber threats and now guiding the next generation of cybersecurity...
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Shane Allen | OSU-OKC
Shane Allen, an assistant professor of Information Systems and Technologies at Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City. Shane discussed his academic and professional journey, including his early experiences with cybersecurity at Electronic Data Systems. He described the student-centric approach…
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An Interview with Albena Asenova-Belal | Gwinnett Technical College
Albena Asenova-Belal is a cybersecurity instructor at Gwinnett Technical College with a diverse background in engineering, data analysis, and education. This episode focuses on how the college’s award-winning cybersecurity program is empowering the next generation of cyber defenders. The program…
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Don Easton | Lane Community College
Don Easton is the faculty lead for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity program at Lane Community College. He has extensive experience in information security, cloud computing, digital forensics, and other technical areas. Find complete episode details on Cybersecurity Guide.
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Trisha Clay | Hudson County Community College
Trisha Clay is the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Hudson County Community College. She discusses her journey into the technology industry and the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by higher education institutions. She emphasizes the importance of balancing...
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Jay Soelberg | College of Western Idaho
Jay Soelberg, is a cybersecurity instructor at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) with over 26 years of real-world IT experience across industries like finance, retail, higher education, and legal services. Solberg discusses CWI's cybersecurity program, which provides hands-on learning and...
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Eric Magidson | Central Oregon Community College
Eric Magidson is a professor of Computer Information Systems at Central Oregon Community College who specializes in cybersecurity, networking, and teaching methodologies. Magidson discusses the benefits of stackable credentials and degrees in cybersecurity, which allow students to quickly earn...
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Bryan Deehring | Anne Arundel Community College
Bryan Deehring is an associate professor at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), a nationally recognized institution certified by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense. FInd a full transcript of this interview on Cybersecurity Guide.
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Kemal Akkaya | Florida International University
Dr. Kemal Akkaya, a chaired professor at Florida International University (FIU), discusses his background and research in the field of cybersecurity, starting from his early interest in cryptography and progressing to work on projects like DNS security. Find the full transcript.
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Matthew Heath Van Horn | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dr. Matthew Heath Van Horn, an assistant professor of cyber intelligence and security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, discusses his career journey and approach to teaching cybersecurity. Get a full transcript of the episode.
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Kyle Kuhlers | Hawkeye Community College and Waterloo Career Center
Kyle Kuhlers, a computer programming and cybersecurity instructor at Hawkeye Community College and Waterloo Career Center, discusses his journey into cybersecurity education and the key goals and approaches of his web programming and cybersecurity programs. Find the full transcript on…
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Ben Crenshaw | Work ED
Ben Crenshaw is the Head of Cyber and AI Education at Work ED, where he bridges the gap between academic learning and the practical demands of the cybersecurity industry. With a background as a Senior Vulnerability Analyst at Oracle and a former Cybersecurity Teacher in the Canyons School…
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George Bailey | Purdue University
George Bailey is the director of Purdue University's Cyber Technical Assistance Program (CyberTAP), which provides cybersecurity advisory services and corporate education to organizations in Indiana. Find a full transcript of the interview on Cybersecurity Guide.
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Tabitha Senty | District 196
Tabitha Senty, a networking and cybersecurity instructor at Rosemont High School in Minnesota. Her courses provide in-depth training in networking fundamentals, routing, switching, wireless networking, and cybersecurity tools like firewalls and VPNs. Find the full episode on Cybersecurity Guide.
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Tasha Cornish | Cybersecurity Association
Tasha Cornish is the executive director of the Cybersecurity Association, a nonprofit that focuses on building a strong cybersecurity community. The organization has three Centers of Excellence: the Center for Business Growth and Innovation, the Center for Cybersecurity Talent, and the Center for...
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Richard Forno | University of Maryland Baltimore County
Dr. Richard Forno emphasizes the importance of developing both technical and professional skills for a successful cybersecurity career and explains how diverse backgrounds in fields like psychology, business, and the humanities can be valuable. He highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape,...
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Richard Brooks | Clemson University
Dr. Richard R. Brooks is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Clemson University, with expertise in cybersecurity, game theory, and strategic reasoning. His academic and professional background includes work at organizations like Radio Free Europe, the French Stock Exchange, and...
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Ricardo Calix | Purdue University Northwest
Dr. Ricardo A. Calix is a professor of Computer Information Technology at Purdue University Northwest with expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, deep learning, and AI applications for cybersecurity. His research focuses on leveraging AI to enhance cybersecurity measures,...
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Dan Shoemaker | University of Detroit Mercy
Dr. Dan Shoemaker is a professor at the University of Detroit Mercy and the director of the Master of Science and Information Assurance program specializing in cybersecurity. He has played a pivotal role in shaping cybersecurity education and training at UD Mercy. He co-authored key documents…
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Rebecca Passmore | Kroll & University of Arkansas Little Rock
Rebecca Passmore is an expert in digital forensics and cybersecurity. She teaches these subjects at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and also works in industry. Formerly a senior digital forensic examiner at the FBI, Passmore has been involved in challenging investigations, including one...
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Prasad Calyam | University of Missouri
our guest is Dr. Prasad Calyam. Dr. Calyam is a professor at the University of Missouri Columbia. We're going to be discussing cybersecurity education opportunities at the University of Missouri. Before I bring him in, let me tell you a little bit about Dr. Prasad Calyam. He is the Greg L.…
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Eric Toler | Georgia Cyber Center
Retired Colonel Eric Toler joined Augusta University in 2018 as Executive Director of the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (aka Georgia Cyber Center). Toler previously served in the U.S. Army as a Military Intelligence Officer, retiring with over 27 years of leadership and national...
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Sachin Shetty | Old Dominion University
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Guide Podcast, host Steve Bowcut interviews Dr. Sachin Shetty, the executive director of the Center for Secure and Intelligent Critical Systems at Old Dominion University. They discuss the importance of building resilient future systems and the role of...
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Lee Myers | Center for Internet Security
Lee Myers is the Senior Director of Security Operations for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), which is part of the Center for Internet Security (CIS). Lee is responsible for the supervision and execution of the services provided by the MS-ISAC’s 24x7 Security...
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Larry Clinton I Internet Security Alliance
Larry Clinton, President and CEO of the Internet Security Alliance (ISA), has been a pivotal figure in cybersecurity for over two decades. Under his leadership, ISA has been instrumental in integrating technology with economics and public policy to enhance system-wide cybersecurity across…
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Karla Carter | Bellevue University
Karla Carter is an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity within the College of Science and Technology at Bellevue University. With a strong focus on developing and instructing cybersecurity courses, Karla brings a comprehensive educational experience to her students. Her expertise spans various...
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Sarah Powazek | UC Berkeley
Sarah Powazek, Program Director of Public Interest Cybersecurity at UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC), where she leads flagship research on defending low-resource organizations like nonprofits, municipalities, and schools from cyber attacks. Find a complete transcript of the...
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Ahmet Aksoy | University of Central Missouri
Dr. Ahmet Aksoy is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at the University of Central Missouri. As the Director of the cutting-edge NetML (Network Machine Learning) Lab, Dr. Aksoy leads groundbreaking research in the field of network traffic…
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Faisal Kaleem | Metro University
Dr. Faisal Kaleem is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Metro State in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is also and the director of cybersecurity programs at Metro State and the Executive Director of MN Cyber. Find a full transcript of the interview on Cybersecurity...
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Batyr Charyyev | University of Nevada Reno
Dr. Batyr Charyyev is an assistant professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department of the University of Nevada Reno. He received his PhD in systems engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ) in 2022, his MS degree in computer science and engineering from the...
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An interview with Scott Shackelford | Indiana University
Dr. Scott Shackelford is the Provost Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
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Cybersecurity Guide is one of the internet's leading resources for cybersecurity education. We produce guides and information about cybersecurity degree options, bootcamps, certifications, and career pathways. It is our goal to help increase the visibility and access into all of the opportunities available in cybersecurity -- from entry-level to the c-suite, and from intensive bootcamps to PhD research programs. This podcast is the a companion to cybersecurityguide.org
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