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Seth Cowand
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, and Internship Director
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics | Brown School of Business and Leadership
Education
- J.D. Student, Purdue Global Law School, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2024-Present
- Ph.D. in Business Administration, Specialization in Computer and Information Security, Northcentral University, Prescott, Arizona
- M.S. in Information Technology, Concentration in Infrastructure Assurance, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
- B.S. in Criminal Justice, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor and Director of Internships, Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Stevenson University, 2026-Present
- Manager of Digital Forensics, Infotrend, 2023-2026
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Maryland – Global Campus, 2016-2026
- Major Crimes Lead, Peraton, 2022-2023
- Director of Digital Forensics, Veterans Lab Services, 2020-2023
- Senior Cyber Security Expert, Peraton, 2018-2022
- Senior Cyber Security Engineer, Cambridge International, 2015
- Information Systems Security Manager, Peraton, 2011-2018
- Information Technology Security Specialist, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), 2004-2011
- Information Technology Security Specialist, National Defense University (NDU), 2003
Research
Dr. Cowand research interests includes the quality assurance and proper identification, collection, handling, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence and electronic discovery (e-discovery).
Publications
- Cowand, S. (2014). Risk Mitigation Strategies and Patient and Medication Safety: A Phenomological Study (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertation and Theses. (UMI No. 3646078).
- Cowand, S. (2010, June). Information security self assessments. IMPACT Magazine.
- Cowand, S. (2009, August). Putting your practice at risk: An analysis of digital copier security. IMPACT Magazine.
- Simon, G., & Cowand, S. (2009, November 12). Getting serious about SECURITY before you have a data breach or government audit! Co-keynote speaker, American Physical Therapy Association – Private Practice Section, Administrators Breakfast.
- Cowand, S. (2009, May 1). Is your network secure? Featured Speaker, American Physical Therapy Association – Maine Chapter, Spring Conference.
- Cowand, S., & Ayoub, R. (2009, February). Adapt or be left behind: The changing world of compliance within the Department of Defense. The Compliance Authority Magazine.
- Cowand, S. (2003). Computer forensics: The future is now. Unpublished manuscript, Information Resource Management College, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
Teaching
- CYBR 643 – Incident Response and Evidence Collection
- CDF 393 – Forensic Evidence Collection Tools and Techniques
- IS 350 – Internship I
- IS 250 – Internship Preparation
Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Advanced Certification in Digital Forensics
- Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), International Society of Forensic Computer Examiner (ISFCE)
- Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Defense Cyber Crime Center
- Digital Forensic Collector (DFC), Defense Cyber Crime Center
- Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)
- Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO)
- Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)
- Certified Vehicle System Forensic Examiner (CVSE)
- Certified Vehicle System Forensic Technician (CVST)
- Digital Forensics Certified Practitioner
Highlights
- Extensive experience leading digital forensic laboratories and conducting investigations in support of private sector, national security, civil, and criminal investigations
- Courtroom testimony experience
- Designed, built, and managed internationally accredited (ISO 17025) digital forensic laboratories
Grants and Awards
- National Security Agency (NSA) Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP) Recipient.
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