Jacob Arthur

Jacob Arthur is an Assistant Professor of Information Security & Analytics and Assistant Dean of the School of Data Analytics & Technology at Lipscomb University's College of Business. He bridges academic theory with industry practice through his 20+ year career in senior security and technology roles at global firms, alongside consulting at Formos Consulting.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems
• Masters of Accountancy
• B.S. in Computer Science
• B.S. in Accounting

Research Focus: Specializes in integrating business strategy with cybersecurity frameworks, penetration testing methodologies, and systems architecture. Advocates for actionable security solutions through his industry collaborations and open-source contributions.

Community Engagement: Active speaker for ISACA, IIA, ISSA, and local tech groups. Leads open-source projects and advises both startups and Fortune 500 companies on security governance.