Cheryl Hinds

Dr. Cheryl Hinds is an Associate Professor and IT Program Coordinator in the Department of Computer Science at Norfolk State University's College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Her work focuses on cybersecurity education, IoT security, and data science, with a strong emphasis on mentoring students and securing external grants for research.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Idaho
• M.A. in Computer and Information Science, The City University of New York
• BSc. in Economics, University of the West Indies

Research Interests:

• Computer Security
• Usability Security
• Computer Science Education
• Security of IoT Devices
• Data Science

Scientific Awards & Certifications:

• Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE)
• Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO)
• Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)

Dr. Hinds also founded the ACM-Women student organization and directs cybersecurity summer camps for K-12 students since 2013. She teaches graduate courses in computer security, information security management, and cybersecurity forensics, alongside undergraduate courses in programming and database systems.