Mark W. Patton

Mark W. Patton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management Information Systems at the University of Arizona and serves as Program Administrator for the AZSecure Cybersecurity Program. His expertise spans cybersecurity, security informatics, and decision support systems.

• PhD in Management Information Systems (University of Arizona, 2009)
• MBA (University of Michigan, 1999)
• BS in Mining Engineering and Computer Science (Montana Tech of the University of Montana, 1990)

His research focuses on cybersecurity and security informatics, particularly in automated deception identification, SCADA vulnerabilities, and enterprise security management. He has contributed to studies on Tor networks, IoT vulnerabilities, and AI-driven cybersecurity frameworks.

Mark's publications highlight his work in cybersecurity analytics, network reconnaissance, and AI-based deception detection systems. His recent work addresses SCADA vulnerabilities, honeypot technologies, and dark web marketplaces.

He is affiliated with the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Arizona and has developed kiosk-based systems for deception detection and network security analysis.