Dan Devos

CDR Dan Devos is a Senior Military Instructor and Course Coordinator at the U.S. Naval Academy's Center for Cyber Security Studies (CCSS). He holds a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy (1995) and an M.S. in Information Technology Management from the Naval Postgraduate School (2004). His career includes roles in naval cybersecurity, information assurance, and leadership across military operations in Bahrain, Afghanistan, and fleet initiatives.

• Education:
• B.S., Systems Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy (1995)
• M.S., Information Technology Management, Naval Postgraduate School (2004)
• Research Focus: Cybersecurity frameworks, DoD certification processes (DIACAP/DITSCAP), network security in military contexts, and cyber situational awareness.
• Leadership Roles: Information Assurance Manager for the CANES program, coordination of Trident Warrior experiments, and network management in Afghanistan.
• Certifications: GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), Information Assurance Manager (IAM).

His teaching responsibilities include coordinating SI110, a core cybersecurity course for midshipmen, emphasizing technical foundations and modern cyber defense strategies.