Cyber Security and the Computer Scientist - How the Fields Meet

When: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Where: PGH 563
Time: 10:30 AM – NOON

Speaker: Mr. James M. Morrison, FBI

Host: Dr. Rakesh Verma

Cyber Security degrees are one of the fastest growing markets in Higher Education. Where does that leave the more traditional Computer Scientist degree field? The intersection between these two programs is rarely discussed but is critical to the success of both programs. We will look at how these programs, especially in the field of law enforcement, are becoming more integrated.

Bio:

James Morrison is a Computer Scientist with the Federal Bureau of Investigation assigned to the Houston Division. He serves as a local technical expert to the Special Agents and Task Force Officers assigned to the Houston Area Cyber Crimes Task Force. He assists in computer intrusion investigations and reverse engineers software to determine source and purpose of the malignant code. He has worked in the IT field for more than 27 years, including 18 years with the FBI. Prior to working with the FBI, Morrison was an engineer with Lockheed Martin at Kirtland AFB, NM and a UNIX/database administrator with the US Air Force at Falcon AFB (now Shriver AFB), CO and Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines. Morrison holds a BS in Computer Engineering degree from Colorado Tech University, a MA in US History from the University of New Mexico, and a MBA from the University of Phoenix as well as other professional certifications.