Keith B. Foster

Keith B. Foster is an Instructor of Computer Science at Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, AL. He is part of the Mathematical, Computing, & Information Sciences department within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences. Keith is a dual service Veteran, having served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

Keith holds the following academic qualifications:

• M.S., Jacksonville State University, Computer Systems and Software Design/Information Security and Assurance
• B.S., Jacksonville State University, Computer Information Systems/Information Assurance
• A.S., Lawson State Community College, Computer Information Systems

His research interests span several key areas in Information Technology, including Data Analytics/Visualization, Cybersecurity Initiatives, Cybersecurity Implementation Planning, Operating System Security, Information Security Behavior, Usable Security, Database Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, IT Strategy, Ethics and Legal Issues, Management Information Systems, Information System Acquisition Project Management, and Computer Science Education.

Keith teaches a variety of courses, including Fundamentals of Computing, Web Design, Introduction to Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Information Systems Project Management, and Web Scripting. These courses focus on foundational and advanced topics in computer science and information systems.