Gary Kessler Associates
Gary has been in the in the training business since the early-1980s, including 20+ years in higher education. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics, an M.S. in Computer Science, and a Ph.D. in Computing Technology in Education. He has been a pioneer in both digital forensics education and the use of online courses for both training and education. Gary works with clients to offer off-the-shelf training courses available from GKA and training partners, as well as build customized courses, as appropriate. Gary also consults with academic institutions in the creation and development of academic programs, primarily in the areas of cybersecurity and cyberdefense, computer networking, and maritime cybersecurity.
GKA can create training and education materials for courses ranging from a few hours to a few weeks. Gary has been a reviewer, member of the organizing committee, and/or speaker at industry and academic conferences for nearly 30 years, at events ranging from the Local Computer Network (LCN) Conference (most notably the LCN Special Track on Maritime Communication and Security [MarCaS]) to maritime hacking activities at DEFCON. Gary has lectured at universities, maritime academies, and other maritime organiztions around the world — virtually and face-to-face — on topics that include top issues in maritime cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and maritime cyber, maritime cyber workforce development, and geopolitical aspects of AIS/GPS spoofing.
Gary's training and education subject matter expertise includes:
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Cybersecurity and cyberdefense, with an emphasis on maritime-related issues |
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Training and academic curriculum development |
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TCP/IP protocols and networking |
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Crytography and steganography |
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