Christopher Mansour is the founding member and Chair of the Computing and Information Science Department at Mercyhurst University, where he has been developing and teaching Cybersecurity program for six years. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering with a concentration in Cyber Security and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Villanova University.

As a recognized thought leader and frequent media contributor, Christopher offers strategic insights to bridge academia, industry, and the public, ensuring that cybersecurity professionals are well-prepared to tackle emerging threats. His mission is to educate and empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and leaders.

Christopher's areas of expertise include computer networks security, software security, embedded systems security, internet of things, ubiquitous computing, software-defined networks, cyber-physical systems security, and trusted computing. He has published multiple articles in international peer-reviewed conferences and journals and has been an invited speaker for various cybersecurity talks and workshops.

In addition to his academic work, Christopher serves as a technical committee member and reviewer for several international conferences and as an assistant editor for the Cybersecurity Skills Journal. He is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Christopher frequently receives requests for public speaking and guest lectures, leveraging his expertise to help secure the digital future. As a guest lecturer and speaker, he engages with the public through interviews and keynote addresses, making cybersecurity accessible and relevant to a broad audience

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