Steve Beaty

Steve Beaty, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he has taught for 21 years. His extensive leadership roles include serving as Department Chair, Interim Vice President of Information Technology, and Interim Dean of the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering and Design.

His research focuses on:

• Cybersecurity threats and defense strategies
• Artificial intelligence applications and ethics
• Data security and privacy frameworks
• Software development methodologies
• Consumer behavior in digital environments

With prior industry experience at Pixar, Hewlett-Packard, Cray Computer, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, he bridges academic theory with practical solutions. He actively consults for cybersecurity firms and anti-trafficking organizations.