Kevin Barton, M.S., CISSP Assistant Professor Computer Info Systems and Security School of Business and Leadership kabarton@ollusa.edu Mobile Phone: 210-317-5703 Academic Background Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, FL, Information Systems, completed 24 credit hours, expected ABD in Spring 2012 M.S. Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX, Computer Information Systems and Security, 2007 B.B.A. Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, FL, Management, 1996 Certifications AccessData Certified Examiner, 2010 CISSP, 97235, 2006 CompTIA Sec+, 2006 Memberships ISSA WORK EXPERIENCE Academic Experience Assistant Professor, Our Lady of the Lake University (August, 2008 - Present) - Assistant professor of Computer Information Systems and Security - Instructed courses in information security, computer and network security, information systems technology, networking, and computer forensics and investigations - Advised graduate and undergraduate students - Member of Information Technology Committee, Portal Governance Committee, - Chaired or participated on employee search committees Director, Center for Information Assurance Management & Leadership, Our Lady of the Lake University (May, 2008 - Present)
- Directed NSA Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Education - Developed and implemented community outreach - Collaborated with business, government, and other academic institutions on information security issues. Adjunct Faculty, OLLU (May, 2008 - August, 2008) - Developed and delivered curriculum - Managed classroom and schedule Non-Academic Experience National Director, Information Assurance, Department of the Army (March, 2008 - August, 2008). - Senior installation Information Assurance Manager; oversaw IA actions of 60 IA professionals and network/system administrators supporting over 10,000 users and 7,000 hosts - Developed and enforced IA policies and procedures - Led incident response, determined appropriate actions and coordinated with Army Computer Emergency Response Team and Theater Network Operations and Security Center - Prepared installation's secure and unclassified networks for certification and accreditation under the Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process Director, Information Assurance and Configuration Manager, Department of Defense (May, 2005 - March, 2008). - Senior IT Configuration Management Specialist and technical field expert for the Tri-Service Infrastructure Management Program Office (TIMPO) that manages Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System (MHS) communications and computing infrastructure (C&CI) - Developed configuration management policies and plans - Developed and executed program management office incident response plan - Managed enterprise ports, protocols and services; developed and executed certification and accreditation program; established service level agreements for computer network defense Implemented information assurance vulnerability management program and host based security system - Executed $10.2 million budget providing hardware and software maintenance and sparing, supporting enterprise with over 74,000 network infrastructure assets at 260 military medical treatment facilities - Coordinated government depot and private industry support to ensure flexible and cost effective sparing and maintenance program - Considered technological changes and advances to develop and execute upgrade and technical refresh plans ensuring network infrastructure met operation, security and supportability requirements. Submitted requests for proposals and evaluated contractor bids
- Evaluated, prioritized and initiated IT acquisition efforts to meet MHS C&CI infrastructure maintenance, sparing and technical refresh requirements - Served as a alternate project leader and performed oversight of contract performance - Chaired C&CI Disaster Recovery Planning Working Groups; led development of enterprise disaster recovery plan - Briefed supervisors, senior leaders and service representatives on program status and initiatives Telecommunications Senior Advisor, Department of Defense (March, 2001 - Nov, 2004). - Established strategic direction, developed policy and managed manpower and personnel actions for 1,490 communications electronics maintenance positions at 39 locations in Europe - Assessed maintenance initiatives and advised the Air Force Career Field Manager on training, certification and development plans for 8 career fields - Determined manning priorities and optimum skill utilization to balance operations tempo and mission variations - Initiated action to create 210 manpower positions for Theater Deployable Communications; established funding strategy by analyzing manpower draw downs in existing missions - Led negotiations with MAJCOM manpower office and two units in U.K. to assess potential manpower savings from merger; sound analysis proved manpower overestimated manpower savings by 26% - Wrote, edited and coordinated executive level correspondence - Published command supplement to AF maintenance management instruction - Edited and secured Director approval for 11 manpower standard documents - Edited two statements of work to contract communications support at sites in Turkey and Bosnia Telecommunications/Information-Technology Manager, US Air Force, Misawa Cryptologic Operations Center (September, 1999 - March, 2001) - Led 170 military, civilian and contractor personnel operating and maintaining state-of-the-art telecommunications and computer equipment valued at $85 million - Evaluated individual/work center performance; developed controls to improve efficiency/quality - Oversaw project management for approximately 60 computer system upgrades per year - Coordinated with other base organizations to ensure civil engineering, test equipment calibration/repair, security, supply, and other support functions met mission requirements - Assisted in developing and executing $360K operation and maintenance budget - Controlled scheduled/short-notice maintenance on antenna systems from Alaska to South Korea - Motivated subordinates, produced over 15 quarterly, annual, and professional military education award winners.
Satellite Systems Maintenance Manager, US Air Force, Misawa Cryptologic Operations Center (February, 1997 - September, 1999) - Planned and programmed equipment upgrades; justified and awarded $14 million to upgrade satellite radio frequency distribution system - Supervised four work centers and 38 technicians installing and maintaining satellite systems, data processors, and a full range of fixed and tracking antennas - Recognized as Air Intelligence Agency Lt General Leo Marquez award winner, 1998, the command's best Communications-Electronics Maintenance Supervisor-Manager of the year - Managed engineering services contract; drafted Request For Proposals and Statement of Work; evaluated proposals and participated in award of new contract and transition between contractors - Developed and executed branch budget; authorized contract purchases up to $25,000 - Reviewed quality control reports to identify trends; implemented corrective action. International Telecommunications Senior Advisor, US Air Force, HQ USAFE (March, 2001 - August, 2004) - Established strategic direction, developed policy, and managed manpower and personnel actions for 1,490 electronic maintainers at 39 locations in Europe - Created, reviewed, and edited executive correspondence; published maintenance policy - Determined manning priorities and skill utilization for emergency and contingency operations - Evaluated and submitted changes to manpower assessment standards; utilized manpower standards to determine most effective and efficient distribution of manpower resources - Directed development of formal training capabilities, implemented new courses - Assisted unit leaders throughout Europe to resolve complex policy, manpower, and personnel issues; trusted by leaders for making well researched, fair, and proper decisions - Provided functional expertise during development of AF-wide manpower measurement tools - Chaired boards to select individual, work center, and unit level awards; participated on AF central awards boards; edited three individual and one unit award that won AF level in 2003. Consulting 2010: Bills Pawn & Jewelry, Information Assurance Risk Assessment, Conduct information system risk assessment for business 2009: Bills Pawn and Jewelry, Network & Software Upgrade, Install and integrate security system with PoS software. Install new ISP connection and integrate with existing connection. Troubleshoot and resolve integration problems. TEACHING Courses Taught
Graduate: Internet Security Architecture Telecommunications and Networking Enterprise Security Management Information Assurance Planning and Management Principles of Information Assurance and Security Information Assurance Policies and Procedures Undergraduate: Information Assurance Principles Computer Forensics and Investigation Computer and Network Security Network Design and Implementation Networking Technology Current Concepts of Information and Computer Technology Current Concepts of Operating Systems Telecommunications and Administration Other Teaching Activities Student Assign-Independent Studies 2011- Student Assign-Independent Studies. 2 students, Independent study for CISS 3360 Fall 2009 - Student Assign-Independent Studies. 3 students, Independent study for CISS 3362 Fall Student Assign-Students Advised (UG) 2010 - Student Assign-Students Advised (UG). 17 students, Advised undergrad students - Fall 2010 - Student Assign-Students Advised (UG). 18 students, Advised undergrad students - Spring 2009 - Student Assign-Students Advised (UG). 17 students, Advised undergrad students, Spring 2009 - Student Assign-Students Advised (UG). 17 students, Undergrad student advising for Fall INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Research Grants Pending 2010: Barton, K. & Mohammed, D., AHPCRC HSI Research and Infrastructure Development Program, GOV-U.S. Army Research Office. Working Papers Barton, K. & Jeffries-Horner, C. (2011). "Database Intrusion Detection: Defending Against the Insider Threat". Other Research Activities
Contribution to Practice 2010: Special Projects or Assignments. Led and directed class project applying information security principles from multiple sources (NIST, DoD and ISO) to develop security policies for Bexar Metro District 9-1-1 Network Discipline-Based Scholarship 2011: Research-in-Progress. A study of external influences and how they motivate senior management to establish information system security policies 2011: Research-in-Progress. Critical review of database intrusion detection research. Integrates range of research on database intrusion detection to provide conceptual model of comprehensive database intrusion detection and response system. SERVICE: Service to the University Department Assignments Mentoring Activities: 2008-2009: Touchstone: Counsel students on career application of CISS degree. University Assignments Member: 2010-2011: Portal Governance Committee: Member of Portal Governance Committee. 2009-2010 2010-2011: Portal Implementation Team: Member of Portal Implementation Team Service to the Profession Other Professional Service Activities 2011: Hawaii International Conference on Systems Science, reviewer for two paper submissions to the Cybercrime in the Digital Economy mini track 2010: National Information Assurance Education and Training Program, Annual CAE conference, St Louis, Missouri (National). Reviewer - Grant Proposal Related to Expertise
2010: National Information Assurance Education and Training Program, reviewed applications for National Security Agency designation as Center of Academic Excellence - 2 Year Universities/Colleges (National). Service to the Community Member of a Committee 2009: Education Community of Interest-San Antonio Chamber of Commerce IT Committee, Member of Education Community of Interest. Working education sector of San Antonio Cyber Action Plan. 2008: San Antonio Greater Chamber IT Committee, Member of committee working to improve San Antonio's standing and recognition as a leader in the IT industry. 2008: Information Technology and Security Academy Board of Directors, Member of ITSA Board of Directors. Guides curriculum development and academy strategic direction. Other Community Service Activities 2011: Cyber Patriot Mentor, Advise Holmes High School during preparation for cyber patriot competition. Instruct students how to harden operating systems and applications. Develop competition strategies and assist with selection and implementation of security tools. 2011: Cyber Security for Business Training, The seminars are targeted to business leaders rather than information technology professionals, and are specifically intended to educate business leaders on their critical role in protecting business processes by protecting information systems. Protecting information systems from loss is a management problem, not a technical problem; whether that loss results from disaster, equipment failure, or cyber attack. This seminar series acknowledges that limited information technology (IT) expertise in many small- and medium-size businesses might present significant challenges in protecting their information systems, and provides the education and training needed for business leaders to protect their information systems. Industry and education experts in information security and disaster planning will provide business leaders with the tools and skills needed through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises. 2011: Linux Summer Boot Camp, Developed, organized, and instructed Linux security boot camp for high school students participating in Cyber Patriot Challenge 2011: San Antonio Community Cyber Exercise 2011: Cyber Security training for Business Leaders, Hosted cyber security training for business leaders. Organized 4 speakers from industry. 2011: Stop.Think.Connect Campaign, Organized national Stop.Think.Connect campaign on campus. Speakers from FBI, DHS and OLLU.
2010: Cyber Patriot Mentor, Mentor for Holmes High School Cyber Patriot competition team. Cyber Patriot is a high school computer security competition. 2009: CISSP Boot Camp, Organized 5-day CISSP boot camp. Attendance by military, government and industry CISSP candidates. Instructed 4 of 10 sections. Speech / Presentation at a Community Meeting 2010: Alamo AFCEA Cyber Symposium, Speaker, Cyber Academia Panel 2010: San Antonio Greater Chamber Brief to Gen Hayden, Brief Gen Hayden on OLLU participation in Cyber education in S.A., and OLLU's role in San Antonio Cyber Research and Innovation Consortium 2010: 2010 Community Development Summit, Member of Cyber Security panel during 2010 Community Development Summit, San Antonio, TX 2010: Career Day for Loma Elementary, Briefed students on career in information security 2009: San Antonio Greater Chamber Meeting, brief small businesses on information security needs 2009: San Antonio Human Resource Association, brief and Q&A with SAHRA members on securing human resource information systems. 2008: Women Presidents' Group, Discuss IT management for small business in relation to IT acquisition, operation and sustainment, security, and personnel. Address specific concerns on improving performance of IT service providers.
Faculty Development Other Professional Development 2009: Alamo Chapter, Information System Security Association. Monthly ISSA meetings. San Antonio, Texas. 2008: Alamo Chapter, Information System Security Association. Monthly Chapter Meeting. San Antonio, Texas. Technology-Related Training 2008: OLLU. SEDONA training. San Antonio, South Carolina. 2008: Blackboard training