Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science, University of Virginia, 1996.

Master of Science, Computer Science, Naval Postgraduate School, 1986.

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Appalachian State University, 1979.

• Security Protocols
  
• Wireless Security
  
• Mobile Agents
  
• Electronic Voting
  
• Tamper-resistant Software
  
• Intrusion Detection
  
• Digital Forensics
  
• Privacy
  
• Cybertrust

Academic Full Time Positions:

Professor and Dean, School of Computing, University of South Alabama (2008 - Present).
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Florida State University (2005 - 2008).
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Florida State University (1999 - 2005).
Assistant Professor of Naval Science, University of Virginia (1990 - 1993).

Other Professional Positions:

Visiting Scholar, National Academy of Engineering, September 2006.
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Florida A&M University (2006 - 2008).
Visiting Professor, Harris Corporation, Melbourne Florida, 2002.
Officer, United States Marine Corps (1979 - 1999).