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John Romero

John Romero

John Romero

Program Director, Outreach and Continuing Education

Visiting Lecturer, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Cell: 979-587-2121

Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center (TAMC2)

https://cybersecurity.tamu.edu

Email: john.romero@tamu.edu

See Curriculum Vitae

Classes taught:

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.

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.

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.

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.

About John Romero:

Software developer with over 20 years of experience, Cybersecurity instructor, maker of IoT, techie, software developer, private pilot, Air Force veteran, and electronic warfare technician. Mentor, coach, and facilitator for young adults entering the workforce. Passionate instructor and influencer for positive ethical leadership.

Research Interests:

Research interests include cybersecurity, social engineering, human element in cybersecurity, Smart Manufacturing, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) hacking.

Education:

2019 – Present, Texas A&M University, Master of Engineering in Engineering with a Specialization in Cybersecurity.

1992 – 1996, Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science, Major: Computer Science / Minor: Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

1990 – 1992, Blinn College, General Studies.

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