Stu Steiner

Stu Steiner is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering at Eastern Washington University (EWU), specializing in cybersecurity, IoT security, and web application security. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Idaho (2018), along with a Master’s in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s in Business Management and Finance. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Steiner emphasizes practical and operational perspectives in cybersecurity research, particularly in intrusion prevention and security operations. His work includes developing hands-on educational labs for cyber defense competitions and virtual testbeds like vWaterLabs for ICS cybersecurity education. He has been featured in media for his contributions to securing critical infrastructure.

Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Idaho, 2018), Master’s in Computer Science, and Bachelor’s in Business Management/Finance.

Research Interests: Focuses on smart grid security, IoT security frameworks, web application hardening, and cybersecurity education. His projects include designing economic Faraday cages for IoT research and MAHIVE, an intrusion detection system visualization tool for cyber-physical systems.

Publications: Recent work spans advanced cyber defense methodologies, cloud-based cyber ranges, and modular intrusion detection systems. His articles emphasize practical lab development and policy-driven security configurations.

Awards: No specific awards mentioned in available texts.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed, but has extensive teaching experience. Active in creating educational resources and lab infrastructure for cybersecurity training.

Labs/Teams: Developed vWaterLabs (water-focused ICS security testbed) and MAHIVE (cyber-physical system visualization tool), reflecting his commitment to applied cybersecurity education and research.