Academia
Cybersecurity Program Faculty
Our faculty are practitioners in their field, bringing a unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom.
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These experts not only teach the latest theories and methodologies in cybersecurity, but also draw from their hands-on work in areas such as threat analysis, ethical hacking, network defense, and incident response.
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Their active roles in the industry ensure that students gain practical insights into current security challenges, emerging technologies, and the evolving threat landscape.
Meet the Faculty
Featured Speakers
Courses in the Boston College Cybersecurity Program offers courses that regularly feature guest speakers who are industry leaders in cybersecurity, risk management, and governance. Throughout the program, students have opportunities to connect, network, and engage with these professionals, gaining mentorship and expert insights.
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John Demers, Assistant U.S. Attorney General for National Security, U.S. Department of Justice
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Lieutenant General Kevin Kennedy, U.S. Air Force, Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber Command听 听
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Cheryl Davis, Director of Cybersecurity Policy, National Security Council - White House听 听听
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Laura Galante, Cyber Executive Director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC), Office of the Director for National Intelligence
Mark Sutton,听Managing Director & Chief Information Security Officer, Bain Capital Ventures
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Andrew Tannenbaum, General Counsel, Barclays Execution Services (BX)
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Amy Burkart, Chief, Cybercrime Unit, U.S. Attorney's Office - Massachusetts
Highlights
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Cyber and National Security Research Fellows Are Contributing Authors in听Trends of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for E-Health
Dr. James Burrell, former Deputy Assistant Director for Cyber Crimes at FBI, and Conor Quinn, former BC Fulbright Ireland Scholar, wrote the chapter "Cybersecurity in Healthcare" for the recently released book Trends of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for E-Health.听
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Cybersecurity Business Education: It's Time for Academia to Take the Lead
Kevin Powers, founder and director of the M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance, and Dr. Caroline McGroary, FCA, Fulbright Scholar, write about how a tailored and substantive cybersecurity education and training is essential to combating today鈥檚 cyber-threats in听Education Technology Insights听magazine.
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New Resource Results from Collaboration
Data protection startup HYCU has launched a website to help organizations assess their ability to recover from a ransomware attack, Kevin Powers, founder and director of the M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program was part of the research team.
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How accountants will shape the future of cybersecurity听
Under the direction of Professor Kevin Powers, Founder and Director of the MLS in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance Program,听Fulbright Scholars at BC Donal Kerr and Dr. Caroline McGroary explain how accountants can help to shape the future of cybersecurity for .
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MSCPG Students Receive Research Grants
Julia DeVoy, Ph.D., and John Heibel were awarded two cyber-digital environment research grants for the 2021-22 academic year. Dr. DeVoy is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students & Programs at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development and is a current National Security & Global Affairs Cybersecurity graduate certificate student. Heibel is an information system security manager at PCI and a Cybersecurity Program graduate ('20).