Mark Lester

Mark Lester serves as an Adjunct Professor in The Citadel's Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences, part of the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics. He currently holds the position of Information Security Manager at the South Carolina State Ports Authority, advising on cybersecurity strategy and infrastructure resilience. Lester is also Chair of the Trident Regional Education Center Advisory Board (RECAB), focusing on aligning education with regional workforce needs in cybersecurity and technology.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, The Citadel (1982)
• Master of Business Administration, Charleston Southern University (1992)

Professional Contributions:

• Member of The Citadel Cybersecurity & Computer Sciences Advisory Board
• Prior experience delivering national security solutions for U.S. intelligence, defense, and law enforcement agencies
• Focus areas include cyber operations, counterterrorism, data analytics, and C4ISR systems

Leadership Roles:

• Guides workforce development initiatives via Trident RECAB
• Facilitates industry-academia partnerships to enhance cybersecurity education