Edward Dennis
استادیار · Security Issues with the Internet of Things (IoT)
Dakota State Universityمعرفی
Edward Dennis is a Remote Assistant Professor at Dakota State University's The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences. With over 40 years in Information Technology, he transitioned from a U.S. Army electronics background to roles in IT engineering, security consulting, and academia. He specializes in cybersecurity, network security, and IoT-related challenges.
- Education:
- D.Sc., Enterprise Information Systems - Colorado Technical University
- M.S., Systems Engineering - Colorado Technical University
- M.S., Information Assurance and Computer Security - Dakota State University
- B.A., Management - University of Sioux Falls
- A.A.S., Southeast Technical Institute
Research Interests: Focuses on IoT security, Zero Trust Networking, Air-Gapping systems, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (SMBE). His work addresses vulnerabilities in interconnected devices and secure system architectures.
Awards: Recipient of the KBROne Award in 2020.
Teaching & Experience: Teaches Networking, Windows Server administration, and Cyber Security curricula online. Advised federal contractors on cybersecurity compliance (FISMA) for agencies like USGS, DoT, DoD, and NASA. Presented nationally on Zero Trust, IoT security, and secure development lifecycles.
