Stephen Lyford, PhD College of Science and EngineeringEngineering Assistant Professor of Computer Science Program Coordinator, Information Systems (BS) Education PhD, Information System Security, NorthCentral University MEd, Secondary Education, Sam Houston State University BS, Computer Science, Sam Houston State University Courses Taught COSC 2353 Operating Systems COSC 3342 Computer Networks CYEN 3331 Computer Network Security CYEN 4331 Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime CYEN 4337 Security Operations Teaching Focus Cybersecurity Networking Computer Design Operating Systems Computer Hardware / Architecture Research Interests and Publications ProQuest Publication – “Correlation between Information Security Budgets and Information Security Attacks within Higher Education” Cybersecurity Awards and Honors 2019 NISOD Teaching in Excellence 2021 Teacher of Excellence – Wharton County Junior College Previous Academic/Professional Positions Program Director of Computer Science – Wharton County Junior College Instructor of Computer Science – Wharton County Junior College Additional Information Married with three kids Children’s Pastor at First Baptist Church in El Campo, Texas CDW Advisory Board Member Wharton County Toys for Tots Coordinator
