College of Science and Engineering
Engineering
Stephen Lyford, PhD
- Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Program Coordinator, Information Systems (BS)
Education
- PhD, Information System Security, NorthCentral University
- MEd, Secondary Education, Sam Houston State University
- BS, Computer Science, Sam Houston State University
Courses Taught
- COSC 2353 Operating Systems
- COSC 3342 Computer Networks
- CYEN 3331 Computer Network Security
- CYEN 4331 Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime
- CYEN 4337 Security Operations
Teaching Focus
- Cybersecurity
- Networking
- Computer Design
- Operating Systems
- Computer Hardware / Architecture
Research Interests and Publications
- ProQuest Publication 鈥� 鈥淐orrelation between Information Security Budgets and Information Security Attacks within Higher Education鈥�
- Cybersecurity
Awards and Honors
- 2019 NISOD Teaching in Excellence
- 2021 Teacher of Excellence 鈥� Wharton County Junior College
Previous Academic/Professional Positions
- Program Director of Computer Science 鈥� Wharton County Junior College
- Instructor of Computer Science 鈥� Wharton County Junior College
Additional Information
- Married with three kids
- Children鈥檚 Pastor at First Baptist Church in El Campo, Texas
- CDW Advisory Board Member
- Wharton County Toys for Tots Coordinator