Donald Beidermann

Donald Beidermann serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Science in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership program at the University of San Diego's Center for Cyber Security Engineering and Technology since August 2016. Concurrently, he works as a Program Manager and West Coast Cyber Security Lead for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), supporting the Navy’s Information Assurance Technical Authority within SPAWAR.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Southern California
• Master of Science in Information Technology and Cyber Security (with distinction)

With over three decades of experience spanning Marine Corps communications infrastructure to defense-sector cyber operations, Professor Beidermann specializes in Cyber Security Operations, Information Technology Management, and Systems Engineering. His expertise bridges military command structures and civilian cyber security frameworks, particularly in naval information assurance systems.

He maintains critical industry certifications including Program Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), demonstrating operational excellence in high-stakes security environments.