Lewis Al

Al Lewis is a Part-time Lecturer at the School of Security and Global Studies, American Military University, where he is pursuing a doctoral degree in Strategic Intelligence. He concurrently oversees the Cybersecurity Operations Center at Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company. Previously, he served as a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service.

Education:

• Doctoral Candidate in Strategic Intelligence (American Military University)

Research Interests: Focuses on two core areas: (1) applying sociological and psychological principles to analyze Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) within geopolitics, and (2) advocating for ethical frameworks guiding cyber operations below the threshold of war. His work bridges cyber domain dynamics with international relations, emphasizing norms and legal boundaries in cyberspace.

Publications Overview: Lewis has published widely on cyber policy, APT analysis, and historical case studies like Stuxnet. His work emphasizes practical applications for industry (e.g., Boeing’s cybersecurity operations) and theoretical frameworks for international law in cyberspace.

Labs/Teams: Directly manages Boeing’s Cybersecurity Operations Center, integrating academic insights into real-world defense strategies. Collaborates with academic institutions to align curricula with industry demands, as evidenced in his 2019 Computer journal publication.