Laura A. Jones

Dr. Laura A. Jones serves as a Dissertation Chair at Capitol Technology University and an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. Her expertise spans risk management, cybersecurity, and governance frameworks. With 20 years of military service (retired MSG/E-8), she developed risk management programs for The Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security, and Fortune 500 firms. She is a prolific speaker at global conferences and author of technical books and children’s literature on cyber safety.

Education:

• PhD in Product Management, Capitol Technology University (2020)
• MSc in Quality Systems Management (2005)
• BSc in Management Studies, University of Maryland University College (2003)
• Cybersecurity Policy Graduate Certificate (2010)

Research Focus: Dr. Jones specializes in bridging technical cybersecurity challenges with organizational governance. Her work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to risk mitigation in critical infrastructure, AI-driven security strategies, and leadership development for C-suite executives. She advocates for early education on internet safety through children’s literature.

Awards & Recognition:

• Honored as a Governance, Risk and Compliance Leader by MetricStream
• Recipient of the CSO50 Award for innovative security projects
• 2018 Women of Color STEM Special Recognition Award

Leadership & Mentorship: Leads doctoral candidates through Capitol Tech’s Dissertation Chair role and coaches senior leadership teams via Carnegie Mellon’s Chief Risk Officer Program. Holds certifications in risk management, cybersecurity frameworks, and AI prompting.

Professional Affiliations:

• Executive Member, IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF)
• Advisory Committee Member for Cybersecurity in Executive Education
• Member, ISACA and Project Management Institute