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Dr. Kenneth J. Knapp
Center for Cybersecurity
Center for Cybersecurity
Professor and Director, Center for Cybersecurity
kknapp@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 231-2000
- kknapp@andersonuniversity.edu
- (864) 231-2000
Academic Background
Kenneth J. Knapp is a Professor and Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at Anderson University, South Carolina. As Director, he manages a staff that offers four undergraduate majors in cybersecurity as well as several graduate courses supporting business and computer science programs.
Dr. Knapp graduated from DeSales University, Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Computer Science. He completed his MBA and PhD in Information Systems from Auburn University, Alabama.
He served 20 years in the US Air Force as a Communications & Information officer gaining expertise in software development, network operations, cryptography and project management. He also served as an Associate Professor at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado.
Before coming to Anderson University, Dr. Knapp was a Professor at the University of Tampa where he was the founding Director of undergraduate and graduate Cybersecurity programs.
Knapp’s specialties include cybersecurity, security governance, information security effectiveness, cyber risk management, systems architecture, ethical hacking, data security & privacy, network security and cloud security.
Knapp has the following professional certifications:
– Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
– Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
– Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Dr. Knapp is published in numerous academic journals in information and cyber security.
[“Bachelor of Science, DeSales University, Computer Science”,”Master of Business Administration, Auburn University at Montgomery, Information Systems”,”Doctor of Philosophy, Auburn University, Management Information Systems”,”Professional Cybersecurity Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)”]
Teaching at AU
What year did you start teacing at AU?
2019
How would you describe your classes to someone who has never attended one?
I take an applied approach to cybersecurity by incorporating as many tools and exercises as reasonably possible.
Contact
kknapp@andersonuniversity.edu
Phone
(864) 231-2000
Fast Facts
I take an applied approach to cybersecurity by incorporating as many tools and exercises as reasonably possible.
We are developing a new Cybersecurity program at Anderson University. Classes that I’ll teach include Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Risk Management & Compliance, Professional Certification Preparation (e.g. Security+), Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Security with Linux and more.
The small-size lecture and hands-on approach within a Christian framework makes for a great teaching and learning environment.
Cybersecurity is a fun and dynamic discipline and never boring. There is so much to learn, and the threats are always changing.
I love the small, private-school environment. Anderson is a great institution at which to build the habit of life-long learning and Christian growth.
