Richard Enbody

Richard Enbody is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), within the College of Engineering. He has been at MSU since 1987, following a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Mathematics from Carleton College. His research focuses on computer security, hardware security (e.g., Secure Bit), ransomware, browser malware, and cybersecurity education. He has won the Withrow Teaching Excellence Award twice (1992, 2008) and holds patents in nanotechnology and security hardware.

Education:

• Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota, 1987
• B.A., Mathematics, Carleton College, 1976

Research interests span:

• Computer security (ransomware, in-vehicle systems, browser exploits)
• Hardware security (buffer overflow prevention)
• Education (Python-based CS1 curriculum)

Key contributions include:

• Books on cybersecurity and Python programming
• Development of Secure Bit hardware protection
• Advances in ransomware analysis and defense

Awards include teaching excellence recognition and multiple patents. He advises graduate students in cybersecurity and holds leadership roles in academic departments.