Sharon L. Burton

Dr. Sharon L. Burton is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, affiliated with the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity Leadership (2022), a D.B.A. in Quality Systems Management (2015), and multiple MBA degrees in Management and Human Resource Management (2006), alongside a B.S. in Criminology (1984).

Her expertise focuses on aviation cybersecurity threats, information security tools, and resilient systems. She teaches courses such as CYBR 335 (Information Security Tools and Techniques) and MACY 520 (Aviation Cybersecurity Threats). Professional memberships include the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISC², and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

No specific awards, grants, or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided information. Her research and teaching emphasize practical applications of cybersecurity in aviation systems and resilient infrastructure development.