Faculty

Past Courses Taught

• CIS 101: Introduction to Computing
• CIT 251: Computer Security Overview
• CIT 397: Topic: Applied Cyber Defense & Operations
• CYB 611: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• CYB 623: Network Security & Defense
• CYB 625: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
• CYB 691: Cybersecurity Capstone Project

Publications and Presentations

• Advanced Persistent Threats as Case Studies for Cybersecurity Education. Chen, L. & Acampora, J. (2023).
• Be Aware, Be Prepared: Building and Maintaining a Responsible Cyber Defense. Acampora, J. (2022). Nassau County District Attorney’s Cybersecurity Conference.

Professional Memberships

• Infragard
• Association for Computing Machinery
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Professional Service

• First Inspires – Judge Advisor
• White Plains High School – Mentor/Coach

Li-Chiou Chen’s research areas include network security, security risk perception and management, cybersecurity data analytics, and cybersecurity education.

She has co-authored numerous articles in top academic journals including Computer & security, Decision Support Systems and IEEE Transactions, and has over a decade of experience researching in the fields of computer science and information systems.

Chen earned her PhD in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA and both her MBA and BBA in Management Information Systems from National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan.

Education

• PhD, Carnegie Mellon University, Engineering and Public Policy, Pittsburgh, PA, US, 2003
• MS, Carnegie Mellon University, Engineering and Public Policy, Pittsburgh, PA, US , 2000
• MBA, National Chengchi University, Management Information Systems, Taipei, TA, Taiwan, 1994
• BBA, National Chengchi University, Management Information Systems, Taipei, TA, Taiwan, 1992

Awards and Honors

• National Science Foundation, “A Multiple Pathway Approach to CyberCorps – Renewal.” 2015-2020.
• Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, “Building a Community of Cyber Talent using Cyberpassport.” 2019-2020.
• Department of Defense, “GenCyber Summer Workshop in Cybersecurity for High School Teachers at Pace University”, 2016- 2020.

Darren Hayes has authored and co-authored dozens of articles in scholarly journals including Sustainability and the Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, and has made numerous media appearances to discuss cybersecurity and information technology in outlets including CNBC, MSNBC, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal.

Hayes, along with two Pace colleagues, received a federal grant from the National Science Foundation for an ongoing research project that has been awarded more than $2.5 million to date. He holds professional memberships in organizations including The Navy League of the United States and the Open Web Application Security Project.

He earned both his PhD in Professional Studies and his MS in Information Systems from Pace University, and his BA in History from University College Dublin.

Education

• PhD, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy, 2019 Industrial Engineering
• DPS, Pace University, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, White Plains, NY, US, 2008
• MS, Pace University, New York, NY, US , 2001 Information Systems
• HDBS , Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 1993 Banking & Finance
• BA, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 1992 History

Awards and Honors

• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), February 13, 2020 – HSI New York Private Sector Partnership Award
• Association of Information Technology Professionals, November 7, 2017 – Best Paper of CONISAR Conference
• HTCIA, Northeast Chapter, December 15, 2013 – Outstanding Contribution Award
• Forensics Colleges, January 1, 2013 – Top 10 Computer Forensics Professors
• HTCIA, Northeast Chapter, December 15, 2010 – Outstanding Contribution Award

Licenses and Certificates

• AccessData, January 17 – AccessData Mobile Examiner
• BlackBag Technologies, May 16 – Certified BlackLight Examiner

Dr. Chienting Lin is an associate professor of information systems at Pace University. He holds a PhD in Management Information Systems (MIS) with a minor in computer engineering from the University of Arizona. His research interests center on cybersecurity, digital currencies, and technology adoption.

Licensures and Certificates

• International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Education

• PhD, University of Arizona, 2004, Management Information Systems
• MS, University of Arizona, 1995, Management Information Systems
• BSE, Chung Yuan University, Taiwan, 1992, Industrial Engineering

Research Interests

• Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
• Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Technology Adoption and Diffusion

Grants, Sponsored Research, and Contracts

• Wireless Security Auditing Using WiFi Pineapple Toolkit. Lin, C. January 2019 – August 2019. Provost’s Grant for Instructional Innovation in Technology, Pace University. Funded.

Past Courses Taught

• CIS 101: Downtown NY Learning Pod
• CIS 143: Intro to SQL for Business
• CIT 110: Intro to Information Technology
• CIT 241: Database Management
• CIT 251: Computer Security Overview
• CIT 312: Introduction to Programming l
• CIT 342: Systems Analysis and Design
• CIT 352: Network and Internet Security
• CIT 354: Computer Forensics
• CIT 490: Independent Study in Information Technology
• CS 121: Computer Programming I
• CS 865: Distributed Software Development
• CS 870: Software Risk Management
• IS 241: Systems Analysis and Design
• IS 397: Information Systems Security
• IS 490: Independent Study/Info Systems
• IS 600: Grad Independent Study in IS
• IS 612: Object Oriented Concepts & Development
• IS 613: Database Management Systems
• IS 617: Information Systems Principles
• IS 622: Structured Systems Design
• IS 665: Data Warehousing, Mining & Visualization
• IT 300: Computer Security Overview
• IT 308: Computer Forensics
• IT 603: Overview of Information Security
• IT 605: Database Management Systems
• IT 607: System Development & Project Management
• IT 660: Network Security
• IT 662: Web and Internet Security
• IT 666: Information Security Management
• IT 691: Capstone Project

Professional Memberships

• FBI InfraGard
• Association for Information Systems
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Dr. Pauline Mosley embarked upon a teaching career in 1986, working as a top corporate trainer for Personal Computer Learning Centers of America, Inc. where she trained Fortune 500 executives and personnel in a myriad of software applications. She developed computer training manuals for Texaco, Pepsi, The Port Authority and McCraw-Hill and was influential in establishing PC and mainframe user-support help desks for Dannon, NYNEX, and Brooklyn Union Gas. In 2000, she joined Pace University as a lecturer and ascended the ranks quickly, securing tenure in 2006 as an associate professor and then promoted to full professor of information technology in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems in Pleasantville in 2012. Dr. Mosley has received research funding from the National Science Foundation, National Security Association, Thinkfinity and conducted research projects with Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, Juxtopia, and the U.S. Navy in systems engineering, design, virtual and augmented reality, advanced manufacturing, and minority engineering education. She has received several awards for teaching, research, mentoring; is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE); and frequently serves on the program committee of national conferences in Information Technology. Journals in which her research has appeared include The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, International Journal of Across The Disciplines and The Academic Exchange Quarterly. Dr. Mosley is also a strong advocate for mentoring tenure-track and minority faculty throughout their academic careers. Hence, in 2015 she authored a book entitled: Navigating the Academy- A Guide for Women and Minority Faculty.

Education

• DPS, Pace University, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, White Plains, NY, US, 2002, Computing
• MS, Pace University, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, New York, NY, US, 1992, Information Systems
• BS, Mercy College, Honors Program, New York, NY, US, 1986, Mathematics, Computer Science (dual degrees)

Awards and Honors

• Education Pick, 2022, Best of STEM Winner 2022
• Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) 2022, 2022, Best Paper Award
• Senator – Andrea Stewart-Cousins, 2018, Proclamination
• GOOD for Girls, 2018, Breaking Glass Ceilings
• Westchester County, 2017, Certificate of Merit from the County of Westchester
• City of White Plains Youth Bureau, 2016, STEM Recognition
• YWCA of White Plains, 2012, Woman in Technology
• Greenburgh Central 7 School District, 2005, The Distinguished Alumni Award
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2000, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2000
• Personal Computing Learning Centers, 1990, PCLC Award for Teaching Excellence

Belgacem Raggad’s research interests include management information systems, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.

He has authored and co-authored articles in publications such as the International Journal of Computer Network and Security and INASE Journal, and has presented at the IEEE Conference on Cognitive Decisions. He holds professional memberships in more than 15 organizations and was awarded the Gold Medal for Great Contributions in IS Security by the country of Tunisia.

Raggad earned his PhD in Information Management from Pennsylvania State University and both his MS in Computer Information Systems and AD in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Tunis.

Education

• PhD, Pennsylvania State University at University Park, 1989 Information Management
• MS, University of Tunis, 1979 Computer Information Systems
• AD, University of Tunis, 1975 Mathematics and Physics

Awards and Honors

• The Country of Tunisia, November 1, 2001 – Gold Medal for Great Contributions in IS Security
• Pace University, School of Computer Science and Information System, December 31, 1998- CSIS Excellence in Research Award
• NULL, June 6, 1998 – Award in Excellence in Research & Scholarship, Pace University
• Data Processing Management Association, December 31, 1989 – Data Processing Management Award
• NULL, December 31, 1982 – Fulbright Scholarship
• CII-Honeywell Bull of Paris, December 31, 1979 – Scholarship

Yegin Genc is an assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Pace University. Prior to Pace University, he was a CIS and business analytics professor in the Business School of Manhattan College. He received his PhD in Information Management from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2014.

Education

• PhD, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, 2014 Information Management
• MS, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO, 2003 Information Technology
• BS, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2001 Mechanical Engineering