Jim Jones

Jim Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering. His work integrates cybersecurity, digital forensics, and practical applications, focusing on digital artifact analysis, malware detection, and data persistence. He holds a PhD in Computational Sciences and Informatics from George Mason University, an MS in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech.

• Education:
• PhD, Computational Sciences and Informatics, George Mason University
• MS, Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
• Bachelor's, Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech
• Research Interests: Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Data Persistence, Malware Analysis, Machine Learning in Cybersecurity.

His research is funded by agencies like DHS, NSF, and DoD, addressing challenges such as supply chain disruption detection, deleted file decay analysis, and cyber deception. Notable projects include the 'Digital Body Farm' for studying data decay and the 'Cyber P3 Scholarship Program.'

He has advised numerous funded initiatives, including work on network topology discovery and insider threat evaluation. Collaborative efforts with industry and government emphasize bridging theory and practice in cybersecurity education and research.