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Dr. Felix Hernandez

Assistant Professor, Information Technology

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Biography

Dr. Felix Hernandez is an accomplished professional with over twenty-five years of experience in information technology, information security, project management and business development.

Hernandez's academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in information systems management from the New York Institute of Technology, a Master’s degree in information management for executives and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Information Security Management from Syracuse University. He furthered his education with an Executive Education Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications from UC Berkeley and a Doctorate in information technology specializing in information assurance and cybersecurity from Capella University.

His industry certifications are extensive and include CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer), CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), PMP (Project Management Professional), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and various certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix and VMWare.

Hernandez is also a published author, drawing on his extensive background to provide valuable insights and practical strategies. In "Cybersecurity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Practitioner’s Guide to Leveraging AI for Enhanced Security," he helps readers understand and navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the AI era. His second book, "Business Email Compromise: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to BEC Attacks," offers comprehensive guidance on safeguarding organizations against one of the most prevalent cyber threats today.

Education

  • Doctorate – information technology, information assurance and cybersecurity – Capella University
  • Master's – information management – Syracuse University
  • Bachelor's – management of information systems – New York Institute of Technology
  • EExecutive Education Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications – University of California, Berkeley

Academic Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Assurance
  • Data Science
  • Business Intelligence