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Educator. Researcher.
Shaping the next generation of cybersecurity leaders through human-centered research, executive education, and policy advocacy. Portfolio Vice President and Dean, School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
25+
Years in Cybersecurity
4
Doctoral Degrees
100+
Speaking Engagements
Intl.
Recognized Researcher
Dr. Calvin Nobles is a cybersecurity executive, educator, and human factors researcher whose career has spanned military service, Fortune 100 leadership, and academic administration at the highest levels.
As Portfolio Vice President and Dean of the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus, Calvin leads one of the largest cybersecurity programs in the nation, preparing the workforce that will defend the digital infrastructure of tomorrow.
We have to stop admiring the human factors problem in cybersecurity, and start engineering systems around the people who use them.
Calvin previously served as Department Chair of Information Technology and Management at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Vice President for Technology Relationship Management at Wells Fargo. A retired U.S. Navy Officer with 25 years of service, his work bridges the operational realities of cybersecurity with the academic rigor required to advance the field.
His research focuses on human factors in cybersecurity, organizational risk, the weaponization of artificial intelligence, and building sustainable cyber talent pipelines. He is a Harvard Cybersecurity Policy Fellow, a New American Think Tank Fellow, and serves on the boards of the National Cryptologic Foundation, Cybersecurity Association Inc., and Maryland Cyber Trust.
Calvin holds four doctoral degrees and five master's degrees, and is a member of The Original Forty Club, a distinguished social club based in Chicago.
Credentials
A foundation built on decades of rigor.
Four doctoral degrees, five master's degrees, and a portfolio of industry-recognized certifications, board appointments, and fellowships at the nation's most respected institutions.
PhD in Offense Cyber Engineering
Doctoral Research
PhD in Human Factors
Doctoral Research
PhD in Management and Engineering Technology
Doctoral Research
Doctorate in Business Administration
Executive Doctorate
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence
Graduate Degree
M.S. in Information Systems Security
Graduate Degree
Master of Military Operational Art and Science
Graduate Degree
Master of Business Administration
Graduate Degree
M.S. in Aeronautical Science
Graduate Degree
B.S. in Management
Undergraduate Degree
Graduate Certificate
Information Security
Certified Chief Information Security Officer
EC-Council
Certified Information Security Manager
ISACA
Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CySA+)
CompTIA
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
ISACA
Portfolio Vice President & Dean
School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus
Department Chair, IT & Management
College of Computing, Illinois Institute of Technology
Vice President, Technology Relationship Management
Cybersecurity, Wells Fargo
U.S. Navy Officer (Retired)
25 years of service, 1992 to 2017
Harvard Cybersecurity Policy Fellow
Harvard University
Fellow
New American Think Tank
Co-Chair, Collegiate Leadership Council
Regional Tech Pathways, Greater Washington Partnership
Chair, Cybersecurity Technical Group
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Chair, Education Committee
National Cryptologic Foundation Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Cybersecurity Association Inc.
Board of Directors
Maryland Cyber Trust
Chair, Subcommittee for Cybersecurity & AI Workforce Development
Maryland Cybersecurity Council (Statutory)
Speaking Topics
Keynotes that move conversations to action.
Calvin speaks at conferences, universities, corporate retreats, and policy forums on the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity, leadership, and the future of the workforce.
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Human-Centered Cybersecurity: Engineering Systems Around People
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Stop Admiring the Human Factors Problem in Cybersecurity: Do Something
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Cybersecurity Burnout as an Organizational Risk
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The Weaponization of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
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Human Factors Engineering in Explainable AI
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Cybersecurity as a Leadership Imperative for Higher Education
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Building the Cybersecurity Workforce of the Future
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AI, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Higher Education
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From Cyber Talent Gaps to Cyber Talent Pipelines
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Data-Driven Leadership for Academic and Workforce Innovation
On The Stage
From international conferences to boardroom forums.
Calvin has shared the stage with the world's leading cybersecurity researchers, policymakers, and Fortune 500 executives, delivering keynotes that translate complex research into actionable strategy.
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Published Work
Human Factors in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity isn't just a technical problem; it's a human one. Human Factors in Cybersecurity is a field-tested framework for designing resilient, human-centered cybersecurity systems. It equips you to tackle today's digital threats by designing systems that respect how cybersecurity professionals actually think, behave, and make decisions.
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Calvin accepts a limited number of speaking engagements each year, including keynotes, panels, workshops, and executive briefings. Tell us about your event and a member of his team will respond within two business days.
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Based In Maryland, United States. Available worldwide.
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