Kanthi Narukonda

Kanthi Narukonda is an Assistant Professor at The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences, Dakota State University, where she teaches cyber law and policy to undergraduate students in Cyber Operations, Computer Science, and Cyber Leadership & Intelligence. She also serves as the Director of the CybHER™​ Institute, leading outreach and curriculum development initiatives for K–12 cybersecurity education.

Her research and teaching focus on critical areas in cybersecurity, including:

• Cyber Law and Policy
• Data Privacy
• Cyber Defense
• STEM outreach for women and girls in cybersecurity

The trends in her work emphasize cybersecurity education, policy frameworks, and building inclusive pathways into cyber careers. Her leadership in the CybHER Institute reflects a strong commitment to broadening participation in the field.

Kanthi is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Cyber Defense, building on her academic background that includes two M.S. degrees in Cyber Defense and Embedded Systems Engineering.

She has no listed scientific awards at this time.

Kanthi advises and mentors undergraduate students through the CybHER Institute, where she oversees the CybHER Leaders program. While formal graduate advisees are not listed, her role involves significant student engagement and leadership development. She is involved in curriculum design and outreach grants related to K–12 cybersecurity education, though specific grant titles are not mentioned.

She leads the CybHER Security Institute, a supportive community for girls and women in cybersecurity, fostering mentorship and professional growth in the field.