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Joanne Sexton is an Assistant Professor at Augusta University with dual appointments in the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences (Department of Computer & Cyber Sciences) and the College of Education and Human Development (Department of Teaching and Leading), focusing primarily on cybersecurity education and research.
Her educational background includes:
- MA in Computer Science, United States Naval War College, 1995
- MS in Military Applied Sciences, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1987
- BS in Health and Physical Education, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, 1978
Her research spans cybersecurity, information assurance, and security education, investigating network security protocols, mobile threat landscapes, and curriculum development for information assurance programs. She emphasizes practical security awareness through community initiatives like BSides security conferences and develops outreach strategies for student and staff training.
Her publications (2003-2015) demonstrate consistent contributions to cybersecurity education, including establishing undergraduate security programs, analyzing mobile vulnerabilities, and organizing community security events. Interdisciplinary work extends into big data ethics in clinical research, addressing regulatory frameworks and data validity.
She actively mentors students as Faculty Advisor for the ACM Student Club and coordinates cybersecurity community engagement through ISSA Augusta and BSides Augusta. Her service portfolio includes course development mentorship, faculty search committees, military course reviews, and VMWare administration, reflecting deep institutional and professional involvement.
