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Cybersecurity Program Faculty

Our faculty are practitioners in their field, bringing a unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom.

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These experts not only teach the latest theories and methodologies in cybersecurity, but also draw from their hands-on work in areas such as threat analysis, ethical hacking, network defense, and incident response.

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Their active roles in the industry ensure that students gain practical insights into current security challenges, emerging technologies, and the evolving threat landscape.

Meet the Faculty

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Incident Response

Thom Shola

Responsible for Enterprise Risk Management across Northern Bank’s second line of defense supporting End-to-End Risk Consumer and Commercial portfolios.

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Cybersecurity Strategy

Phillip Aldrich

Phil is a risk management executive specializing in aligning risk management strategy to support business objectives at Fortune 500 companies.

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Cybersecurity and Privacy Law & Policy

Katherine Fick

Katherine​ is IBM's Associate General Counsel​ for Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI, leading the legal team supporting IBM’s Security business unit.

Featured Speakers


Courses in the Boston College Cybersecurity Program offers courses that regularly feature guest speakers who are industry leaders in cybersecurity, risk management, and governance. Throughout the program, students have opportunities to connect, network, and engage with these professionals, gaining mentorship and expert insights.

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John Demers, Assistant U.S. Attorney General for National Security, U.S. Department of Justice

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Lieutenant General Kevin Kennedy, U.S. Air Force, Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber CommandÌý Ìý

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Cheryl Davis, Director of Cybersecurity Policy, National Security Council - White HouseÌý ÌýÌý

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Laura Galante, Cyber Executive Director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC), Office of the Director for National Intelligence

Mark Sutton,ÌýManaging Director & Chief Information Security Officer, Bain Capital Ventures

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Andrew Tannenbaum, General Counsel, Barclays Execution Services (BX)

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Amy Burkart, Chief, Cybercrime Unit, U.S. Attorney's Office - Massachusetts

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