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Vitaly Ford is an Associate Professor and Computer Science Program Coordinator in the Computer Science and Mathematics Department at Arcadia University's College of Arts and Sciences. He joined Arcadia in Fall 2017 after completing his PhD in Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at Tennessee Tech University.
Dr. Ford's research focuses on practical cybersecurity applications with emphasis on Internet of Things security, privacy preservation, machine learning applications in security, and innovative cybersecurity education methods. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with real-world implementation through projects like GenCyberCoin and CTF Unplugged.
- Internet of Things security and privacy
- Cybersecurity education methodologies
- Machine learning applications in security
- Network security and assurance
- Fraud detection systems
- Cloud computing security
Dr. Ford has secured significant research funding including NSF and NSA/NSF GenCyber grants supporting his educational initiatives. He serves as Director of Cybersecurity R&D for the National Cybersecurity Student Association and as Global Student Chapter Coordinator for Women in Cybersecurity.
His teaching portfolio includes foundational computer science courses alongside specialized security courses such as Network Security and Introduction to Practical Security Assessment (pentesting). Dr. Ford maintains an active GitHub presence with numerous educational repositories supporting cybersecurity learning.
