Program Director, Outreach and Continuing Education
Adjunct Professor of Law, Texas A&M University School of Law
Email: [email protected]
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Classes taught:
Fall 2025
AGLS 125 – Life Science and Learning Communications (Hullaballoo)
Credit 1 (1-0). Life Sciences Learning Community I. Development of personal and professional competencies in the life sciences: learning styles, leadership skills, appreciation for the arts, ethics in science, problem-solving skills, experimental design, data gathering, and interpretation, introduction to life sciences literature, critical analysis skills, and the connectivity between life science disciplines. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman classification and approval of instructor.
Spring 2025
LAW 623 – Digital Forensics (Texas A&M School of Law) – ONLINE
Credits 3 (3-0). Examination of the collection of digital evidence and analytics, analysis of log data, malware triage, recovering digital evidence, writing technical reports on malware and incidents, legal and ethical components of digital forensic science for both private sector and law enforcement incident scenes.
Assisted with technical cybersecurity labs with Dr. Danny Davis / Dr. Dwayne Whitten: PSAA 608
Directed Studies: Cybersecurity | Small Business Security Controls Assessment
Credits 3 (3-0). Overview related to U.S. homeland defense and homeland security; includes cyber threats; cyberwar; securing cyberspace in public and private sector; protecting data, systems and networks that are connected to the Internet and the Internet of Things. Prerequisite: Graduate classification. Cross Listing: CYBR 661/PSAA 608.
Spring 2024
Co-Taught with Dr. Dwayne Whitten: ISTM 685 / CYBR 685
Directed Studies: Cybersecurity | Small Business Security Controls Assessment
Credit 3 (3-0). The course “Cybersecurity: Small Business Security Controls Assessment” is crafted to provide a hands-on, experiential learning environment where students actively engage in cybersecurity risk management for small businesses. Small businesses are disproportionately impacted by cyber threats, often lacking the resources to mount effective cyber defenses. This reality positions our course as a critical, pragmatic solution, equipping students with the vital skills to assess, recommend, and implement robust cybersecurity strategies in real-world settings.
Assisted with technical cybersecurity labs with Dr. Danny Davis / Dr. Dwayne Whitten: PSAA 608
Directed Studies: Cybersecurity | Small Business Security Controls Assessment
Credits 3 (3-0). Overview related to U.S. homeland defense and homeland security; includes cyber threats; cyberwar; securing cyberspace in public and private sector; protecting data, systems and networks that are connected to the Internet and the Internet of Things. Prerequisite: Graduate classification. Cross Listing: CYBR 661/PSAA 608.
Fall 2024
CYBR 201 / CYBR 601 – Fundamentals/Foundations of Cybersecurity
Credits 3 (3-0). Basic terminology, concepts, technology, and trends of cybersecurity; foundations of cybersecurity to include cryptography, public key infrastructure, standards and protocols, physical security, network fundamentals; workings of systems, networks, and infrastructure; legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity.
AGLS 125 – Life Science and Learning Communications (Hullaballoo)
Credit 1 (1-0). Life Sciences Learning Community I. Development of personal and professional competencies in the life sciences: learning styles, leadership skills, appreciation for the arts, ethics in science, problem-solving skills, experimental design, data gathering, and interpretation, introduction to life sciences literature, critical analysis skills, and the connectivity between life science disciplines. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman classification and approval of instructor.
Spring 2023
FIVS 405 / CYBR 405 -Applied Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
Credit 3 (3-0). Collection of digital evidence; digital evidence analytics; analysis of log data; malware triage; recover damaged digital evidence; write technical reports on malware and incidents; legal and ethical components of digital forensic science. Prerequisites: FIVS 205 with a grade of C or better; junior or senior classification or approval of Instructor OR Cybersecurity Minor student.
Summer 2023
ITDE 685 / CYBR 685 – Directed Studies: CyberOps: Information Warfare
Credit 3 (3-0). This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the components, strategies, and implications of Information Warfare in the modern world. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students will explore the connection between Cyber Operations and Information Warfare, as well as target selection, laws and ethics, cryptography, endpoint defense, and military doctrine. Additionally, students will gain insights into the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence in Information Warfare, as well as preventative measures for securing networks and assessing countries’ capacities for cyberwar. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to sketch a simple network operation, evaluate digital weapons and corresponding attack methods, and examine cyberspace and cyberwarfare. The course is suitable for Master’s (or undergraduates with a senior classification) students interested in pursuing careers in cybersecurity, military strategy, or intelligence.
Fall 2024
AGLS 125 – Life Science and Learning Communications (Hullaballoo)
Credit 1 (1-0). Life Sciences Learning Community I. Credit 0 to 1. Development of personal and professional competencies in the life sciences: learning styles, leadership skills, appreciation for the arts; ethics in science, problem solving skills, experimental design, data gathering and interpretation, introduction to life sciences literature, critical analysis skills, and the connectivity between life science disciplines. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman classification and approval of instructor.
Fall 2023
CYBR 201 / CYBR 601 – Fundamentals/Foundations of Cybersecurity
Credits 3 (3-0). Basic terminology, concepts, technology, and trends of cybersecurity; foundations of cybersecurity to include cryptography, public key infrastructure, standards and protocols, physical security, network fundamentals; workings of systems, networks, infrastructure; legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity. Cross Listing: CSCE 201/CYBR 201.
AGLS 125 – Life Science and Learning Communications (Hullaballoo)
Credit 1 (1-0). Life Sciences Learning Community I. Credit 0 to 1. Development of personal and professional competencies in the life sciences: learning styles, leadership skills, appreciation for the arts; ethics in science, problem solving skills, experimental design, data gathering and interpretation, introduction to life sciences literature, critical analysis skills, and the connectivity between life science disciplines. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman classification and approval of instructor.
Fall 2022
AGLS 125 – Life Science and Learning Communications (Hullaballoo)
Credit 1 (1-0). Life Sciences Learning Community I. Credit 0 to 1. Development of personal and professional competencies in the life sciences: learning styles, leadership skills, appreciation for the arts; ethics in science, problem solving skills, experimental design, data gathering and interpretation, introduction to life sciences literature, critical analysis skills, and the connectivity between life science disciplines. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman classification and approval of instructor.
Spring 2022
FIVS 405 / CYBR 405 -Applied Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
Credit 3 (3-0). Collection of digital evidence; digital evidence analytics; analysis of log data; malware triage; recover damaged digital evidence; write technical reports on malware and incidents; legal and ethical components of digital forensic science. Prerequisites: FIVS 205 with a grade of C or better; junior or senior classification or approval of Instructor OR Cybersecurity Minor student.
Assisted with technical cybersecurity labs with Dr. Danny Davis / Dr. Dwayne Whitten: PSAA 608
Directed Studies: Cybersecurity | Small Business Security Controls Assessment
Credits 3 (3-0). Overview related to U.S. homeland defense and homeland security; includes cyber threats; cyberwar; securing cyberspace in public and private sector; protecting data, systems and networks that are connected to the Internet and the Internet of Things. Prerequisite: Graduate classification. Cross Listing: CYBR 661/PSAA 608.
Spring 2020, Spring 2021:
FIVS 489 / CYBR 489 -Applied Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
Credit 3 (3-0). Collection of digital evidence; digital evidence analytics; analysis of log data; malware triage; recover damaged digital evidence; write technical reports on malware and incidents; legal and ethical components of digital forensic science. Prerequisites: FIVS 205 with a grade of C or better; junior or senior classification or approval of Instructor OR Cybersecurity Minor student.
Research Interests:
Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development
- Design and delivery of DoD-aligned academic pathways (e.g., VICEROY, CAP, CLDP)
- Integration of experiential learning through cyber ranges, capture-the-flag competitions, and hands-on labs
- Bridging academic and professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, AWS, Red Hat) to support student career readiness
Critical Infrastructure & Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Security of ICS/SCADA systems and cyber-physical infrastructure
- Development of training environments (e.g., AggieSCaPE smart city testbed) for OT/ICS hands-on instruction
- Cyber resilience and NIST 800-171/CMMC compliance support for small- and medium-sized manufacturers
Incident Response & Emergency Management Integration
- Practical application of NIST 800-61 in academic and training environments
- Merging emergency management frameworks such as the Incident Command System (ICS) into cyber incident response education
- Design and facilitation of cyber tabletop exercises and after-action reviews based on community preparedness models
Digital Forensics & Cyber Law
- Legal and procedural foundations of digital forensics, including Sedona Conference principles
- Teaching cyber law and digital evidence handling in university and law school settings
- Intersection of privacy, surveillance, and cybersecurity policy
Research Security & Foreign Influence Analytics
- Lead developer on the NSF SECURE Analytics project: identifying risky affiliations in research portfolios
- Use of visual and data analytics to flag relationships with foreign entities under Section 1260H and 1286
- Collaborative work with research security officers and national partners to strengthen institutional compliance
Privacy, Data Governance, and Ethics in AI
- Privacy as a nexus of engineering, public policy, and cybersecurity
- Classroom instruction and program design focused on data ethics, privacy protection, and responsible AI use
- Development of learning modules on ethics in AI and cybersecurity for first-year experience courses
Education:
2023 – 2024, Texas A&M University, Master of Engineering in Engineering with a Specialization in Cybersecurity.
2019 – 2020, Georgia Institute of Technology, worked on Master of Science, Cybersecurity (some classes taken)
1992 – 1996, Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science, Major: Computer Science / Minor(s): Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography
1990 – 1992, Blinn College, General Studies
1986 – 1993, Community College of the Air Force, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician