Omer Keskin

Omer Keskin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Cybersecurity Department at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University at Albany, SUNY, where he directs the Cyber Resilient Interdependent Systems and Infrastructure Solutions (CRISIS) Lab.

His educational credentials include:

• PhD in Systems Engineering from Old Dominion University
• MS in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity from University at Albany
• MS in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University

Research focuses on cyber risk quantification and critical infrastructure protection, with specialized work in third-party risk, cyber insurance, and cyber-physical systems security. His recent projects develop systematic threat modeling frameworks for maritime and water systems, addressing catastrophic cyber risks through interdisciplinary methodologies that bridge engineering and policy perspectives.

Professional recognition includes the 2024 Teaching Excellence in Cybersecurity Award, with scholarly contributions published in Computers & Security, Business Horizons, and the International Journal of Critical Infrastructures. He maintains active conference participation through the Society for Risk Analysis and related international forums.

Mentorship is central to his role, fostering student development in cybersecurity through the CRISIS Lab's research initiatives on infrastructure resilience, while his teaching excellence award underscores commitment to pedagogical innovation in cyber education.