Bryan Malone

Biography

Dr. Bryan Malone is an Associate Professor of Computer Science with a specialization in cybersecurity and applied cyber technology research. In his role, he develops and delivers advanced curriculum in ethical hacking, network protection, and artificial intelligence applications in cyber defense. He also mentors’ students in capstone projects and collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives that integrate cybersecurity into broader business and technology contexts.

With a background that spans both academic and consulting environments, Dr. Malone brings a practical, systems-oriented perspective to his teaching. His professional experience includes faculty and leadership roles in higher education across multiple states, where he has contributed to program development and instructional innovation in both graduate and undergraduate settings.

Dr. Malone’s areas of expertise include cybersecurity, software engineering, business systems analysis, and AI-driven threat modeling. He is an active member of IEEE and ACM, and frequently presents on topics related to cybersecurity ethics, virtual infrastructure, and instructional technology.

Publications and Presentations

• “Applications for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in Adult and Graduate Studies with a Focus on Christ-based Illumination in a Secular World.” 2025 Christian Business Fellowship Association (CBFA). Cleveland, TN.
• “Subject Matter Experts Methodological Approach for Course Development Using OpenAI Solutions.” 2024 Quality Matters (QM) Connect Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
• “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Security Applications, and Higher Education Applications in Course Development.” TechTalks Northern New Mexico College. Espanola, NM.
• “Jigsaw Findings in MS Cyber Program.” 2023 Christian Business Fellowship Association (CBFA). Denver, CO.
• “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Flexible Morals.” 2023 Christian Business Fellowship Association (CBFA). Denver, CO.
• “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Security Applications – a case study.” NCyTE Center 2024 Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CYaD). Chicago, IL.
• Ryoo, J., Malone, B., Laplante, P. and Anand, P., “The Use of Security Tactics in Open Source Software Projects,” IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Volume: 65 Issue: 3, pgs. 1195-1204, 2016.
• “Two Different Approaches to Online Course Offerings,” League for Innovation in Community Colleges conference on “Information Technology,” Chicago, October 1999.
• “Online Training Tools for the Internet,” Stop Surfing-Start Teaching National Conference: Teaching and Leaning Through the Internet, Myrtle Beach, S.C., February 1999.
• “Web-based Student Satisfaction Survey.” 1999 New Mexico Higher Education Assessment Conference, Albuquerque, N.M., February 1999.