Dr. Foster A. Scotland is the Chief Information Security Officer for the University of West Georgia and a former Lecturer of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at Kennesaw State University in the College of Computing and Software Engineering.

He has over 30 years in the information technology industry with the last 12 being in higher education. His technical certifications include CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Citrix Certified Administration, Cisco Certified Technician, Microsoft SharePoint 2013/O365, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Azure Certified Administrator, Amazon Solutions Architect Professional, Amazon Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Educator, Project Management Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, and Certified Information Systems Auditor.

He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Science in Information Technology and plans to continue teaching and consulting. His research interest includes using IoT devices to teach cybersecurity frameworks in higher education, using integrated instruction to teach cybersecurity principles, artificial intelligence, and leveraging blockchain for business start-up capital.

Courses Taught

CybersecurityInformation TechnologyBusiness
Certified Ethical HackingA+ Hardware and SoftwareBusiness Ethics
Computer Forensics GraduateCompTIA Network+, Security+Introduction to Business
Computer Forensics UndergraduateIntro to Computer ScienceManagerial Decision Making
Data CommunicationsIntroduction to NetworkingPrinciples of Management
Information Security AdministrationLinux/Unix AdministrationSmall Business Management
Wireless Network SecurityNetwork Administration/ConfigStrategic Planning for Business
 Virtual IT SystemsStrategies for Success