Dr. Richard Forno
Teaching Professor · Non-Tenure Track
Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department of Information Systems
About
A globally known cyber professional interested in the convergence of technology and national security, Richard's 30 year career in operational cyber prior to entering academia spans the government, military, and private sector, including helping build a formal cybersecurity program for the US House of Representatives, serving as the first Chief Security Officer for Network Solutions (then, the global center of the internet DNS system), consulting to Fortune 100 companies, DoD, and more.Author, thought leader, collaborator, consultant, and frequent speaker/security communicator providing understandable, actionable third-option perspectives, insights, and analysis to all types of audiences.
Research interests
cybersecurity, cyberwar, information warfare, digital ethics, privacy, risk communication, technology policy, social shaping of technologyTeaching interests
cybersecurity, cyberwar, information warfare, digital ethics, privacy, risk communication, technology policy, social shaping of technologyEducation
- Ph D, Internet Studies — Curtin University of Technology (2010)
- MA, International Relations — Salve Regina University (2002)
- Graduate Certificate, Strategic Studies — US Naval War College (1997)
- BA, International Relations — American University (1994)
- AB, Business — Valley Forge Military College (1992)