Rita Mitra

Dr. Rita Mitra is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Information Systems and Cyber Security Department at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and Director of Online Programs in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. She teaches and develops cybersecurity and computer science courses for the BBA in Cyber Security, emphasizing competency-based curriculum through lab testing and pilot exercises. She advises the Online Cyber Security Association (OCSA) and Women in Cybersecurity at UTSA (WiCyS).

• Affiliations: UTSA's College of Business, Information Systems and Cyber Security Department
• Roles: Undergraduate Advisor of Record, Online Programs Director, Course Developer

Education:

• M.S. Computer Science, New York University
• D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music
• M.M., Juilliard School of Music
• B.A., Texas Tech University

Research & Teaching Focus: Cybersecurity curriculum innovation, educational technology, bridging arts and technical disciplines through creative problem-solving. Her work emphasizes agile methods in content delivery and real-world security challenges.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: Advises student organizations (OCSA/WiCyS). No explicit grants mentioned. Labs/Teams: Engages in curriculum-relevant lab development without specific named initiatives.