Peter Van Ness

Peter Van Ness is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven's Pompea College of Business, specializing in cybersecurity and risk management. He earned his M.S. in Government Information Leadership (Cyber Security) from National Defense University (2015) and M.S. in Information Systems Management from George Mason University (2001).

• 25-year U.S. Coast Guard veteran with technical leadership roles
• Former Senior Program Manager for Akima (Alaska Native corporation) and DEA IT programs
• Coordinates M.S. in Cyber Risk Management program

His research focuses on cybersecurity as enterprise risk management and public sector IT modernization challenges. He teaches courses in leadership, strategic IT governance, and global cybersecurity operations.

Media engagements include commentary on consumer cybersecurity risks during Cyber Monday shopping events.