Visiting Instructor of Cybersecurity
Areas of Interest: Cybersecurity - GRC, System Hardening, Disaster Recovery, Physical Security, and Social Engineering
Office:PIOCH C114A
Phone:(585) 385-8235
Dan Brown
Certifications:

IBM Security Focal
Apple Teacher
Apple Teacher - Swift Playgrounds
ISC2 CC (2023-2026)

Education:

M.S. Computer and Information Science - SUNY Polytechnic Institute
B.S. Computer Science - St. John Fisher University

Publications:
Contributor, "Securing Linux: Step-by-Step", by Brotzman and Ranch, SANS Institute, 1999.

Presenter, "Teaching With Deceit: Raising Cybersecurity Awareness By Tricking My Students," SJF What's Brewin', 2026.

Presenter, "Back To Basics: Living Off The Land With Homegrown Tools," BSides Buffalo and BSides PGH, 2026.

Narrative:
Drawing on nearly three decades of experience with the Department of Defense and IBM, I am currently teaching CYBR-101, CYBR-110, CYBR-150, CYBR-222, CYBR-232, CYBR-303, CYBR-305, and CYBR-342.