Robert J. Kaufman III

Robert J. Kaufman III is a Professor of Practice in the Information Systems and Cyber Security Department at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. He has been teaching since 2002, focusing on cybersecurity courses and managing the department’s cyber range and SCADA Security Lab. His military career spanned 41 years, culminating in his role as Senior Advisor of the 318th Cyberspace Operations Group until his retirement in 2023.

Education:

• Post-graduate studies at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
• M.S., University of West Florida
• B.S., Clemson University

Research interests include cybersecurity infrastructure resilience, SCADA systems protection, and advanced cyber range methodologies. His work bridges academic training and real-world defense applications, particularly in cyber threat analysis and military operations. Publications emphasize practical solutions for cyber defense and simulation-based training.

Awards:

• 2018 San Antonio Cyber Hall of Honor Inductee

He led teams in Air Force cybersecurity roles, including managing the Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team and pioneering cyber capability development. Current academic efforts focus on integrating industry-relevant cyber training through hands-on labs and simulations.