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 technology

Teaching interests

cybersecurity, cyberwar, information warfare, digital ethics, privacy, risk communication, technology policy, social shaping of technology

Education

  • Ph D, Internet StudiesCurtin University of Technology (2010)
  • MA, International RelationsSalve Regina University (2002)
  • Graduate Certificate, Strategic StudiesUS Naval War College (1997)
  • BA, International RelationsAmerican University (1994)
  • AB, BusinessValley Forge Military College (1992)