Information Technology Assurance Research Group

Dr. Todd R. Andel

Dr. Andel is Dean of the School of Computing. He received his Ph.D. from the Florida State University and is a Member of the IEEE and ACM. He has published over 23 papers and journals related to security protocols, network security, formal methods, cyber defense, and systems design. Research interests include network security protocol assessment, electronic voting systems security, and embedded systems protection.

Relevant Publication:

T. Andel, G. Back, and A. Yasinsac, "Automating the Security Analysis Process of Secure Ad Hoc Routing," Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 19(9):2032- 2049, October 2011.

Dr. Jeffrey P. Landry

Dr. Landry, Ph.D., MBA, is a Professor in the School of Computing. He is an experienced researcher, participating in a federally funded project for assessing risk in elections operations. Dr. Landry has published in journals such as the Communications of the ACM and Journal of Information Systems Education, in 39 conference proceedings, and in two edited books. He received his doctoral degree in Information and Management Sciences from Florida State University in May 1999.

Two Relevant Publications:

Landry, J., Daigle, R., Pardue, H., Longnecker, B., and Campbell, M., (2011) “Health Informatics as an ABET-CAC Accreditable IS Program” in the proceedings of ISECON 2011.
Longnecker, B., Campbell, M., Landry, J., Pardue, H., and Daigle, R., (2011) “A Health Informatics Curriculum Compatible with IS2010 and IMIA Recommendations for an Undergraduate Degree,” in the proceedings of ISECON 2011.

Mr. Les Barnett

Mr. Les Barnett brings over 30 years of business management experience, most of which was in the information technology industry. Mr. Barnett was a founder of Omniphone, Inc. and operated that company as president and CEO for twenty years, retiring in 2008.

Dr. J. Todd McDonald

Dr. McDonald is CFITS Director and a Professor of Computer Science, School of Computing. He received his Doctorate in Computer Science at Florida State University, is a Member of IEEE and ACM. He has published over twenty five refereed papers, mostly on cyber and software security. Research interests include circuit and hardware protection, malware and vulnerability analysis, and reverse engineering.

Relevant Publication:

J. Todd McDonald and Eric Trias, editors, Special Issue: Cyber Defense --Methodologies and Techniques for Evaluation, Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, in press, Oct, ’12

Dr. Harold Pardue

Dr. Pardue is the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School. His Ph.D. in MIS is from the Florida State University, 1996. His current research interests include Security and Risk assessment in voting and healthcare systems, and health informatics and Information Systems education. His work has been published in a wide variety of venues.

Two Relevant Publications:

Pardue, H., Patidar, P., Landry, J., Johnsten, T., and Campbell, M., (2011) “A Threat Tree for Health Information Security and Privacy,” Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2011), August 2011, Detroit, MI.
Campbell, M., Pardue, H., Longnecker, B., Barnett, L., and Landry, J., (2011 “Treating the Healthcare Workforce Crisis: A Prescription for a health Informatics Curriculum” in the proceedings of ISECON 2011.