Biography
Dr. Glenn Papp is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cyber Security & Operations, specializing in cyber defense, digital forensics, network security, and ethical hacking. A Western New York native, Dr. Papp prepares students for real-world security challenges through hands-on courses in Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Computer Forensics, Data Privacy, and Principles of Information Security and Federal Law.
With a Ph.D. in Information Systems (Cyber Security) from Dakota State University, a B.S. in Criminal Justice/Criminology, and an M.S. Criminal Justice Administration from Niagara University, Dr. Papp bridges the gap between technical defense and regulatory frameworks. His contributions to campus infrastructure include engineering a custom private-cloud virtualization environment for student remote labs and helping secure program validation as an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Dr. Papp’s active research focuses on the intersection of emerging technology, cybersecurity education, and human risk management. His current projects explore leveraging AI to accelerate incident response and digital forensics, integrating AI and cloud computing into security pedagogy, and developing methodologies to measure, evaluate, and enhance cybersecurity awareness programs.
Focus of Teaching
- Digital Forensics (AccessData Certified Examiner)
- Network Security (CompTIA Security+)
- Ethical Hacking (CEH)
- Data Privacy
- Research
- Certifications
Current Research
Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
- Accelerating Incident Response and Digital Forensics with AI
- Teaching cybersecurity concepts and principles around and using AI
Curriculum Development
- Pedagogy for network security, information security, ethical hacking, computer forensics, and risk management
- Cloud computing in cybersecurity education
Cybersecurity Awareness
- Methodological research in measuring and assessing information security awareness
- Cybersecurity awareness training, programs, and methods
Current Involvement
Member, Information Security Oversight Committee, 2021 – Present
Member, ISDF Thesis Committee, 2018 – Present
Member, Academic Restart IT Workgroup, 2020
Educational Background
Ph.D. in Information Systems, Dakota State University, Madison, SD
M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, Niagara University, Lewiston, NY
B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Niagara University, Lewiston, NY