Sessions of 2024 Summer Conference: Paul Wagner

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Mr Wagner, Paul

Associate Professor

Paul Wagner joined the University of Arizona’s College of Applied Science and Technology’s Cyber Operations Program in 2018. He is currently an Associate Professor of Practice and teaches a wide variety of subjects including networking, digital forensics, cyber threat intelligence, and cyber warfare. Prior to working with the University of Arizona, Paul spent 20 years in the Army where he developed his knowledge in computer networking and designing robust network architectures to support global operations in support of national and joint operations. Paul received his Ph.D. in Cyber Defense from Dakota State University. He also holds a Master’s of Science in Cyber Security, an MBA, a Graduate Certificate in Incident Response, and over twenty technical certifications from SANS, ISC2, EC-Council, and CompTIA. His primary research interests focus on cybersecurity education, training, workforce development, and penetration testing.

Sessions:

4628 - Arizona Cyber Security Education Pathways

07/14/2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Hilton El Conquistador

  • Interdisciplinary
  • School Counseling

Currently there are 12,537 open cyber security jobs open in Arizona and expected 3.5 million open positions in the United States by 2025 (cyberseek.org) - how can our state come together to fill this workforce need? How can your district, school, and CTE program develop a cyber security education pathways, how do you identify the cyber security education ecosystem in your region, what resources are available to teachers and programs? Join the Center for the Future of Arizona, AZ Cyber Initiative, and the University of Arizona to explore and answer these questions.