Dr. Barcus C. Jackson is an accomplished senior technology executive, cybersecurity expert, and higher education faculty member with over twenty-three years of experience driving digital transformation in nonprofit, academic, and public-sector organizations. He has held leadership positions, including Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, and Director of Simulation and Instructional Technology, during which he managed enterprise systems, cloud strategies, data governance, and cybersecurity initiatives. Dr. Jackson holds a Doctor of Computer Science, a Doctor of Education, an MBA, and several advanced degrees, and is certified as a CISSP, CISM, CSXP, Sec+, CISA, PMP, and ITIL. Alongside his executive roles, Dr. Jackson actively serves as an adjunct professor of cybersecurity and information technology, instructing students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His hands-on industry knowledge enriches his classroom, as he shares insights from his extensive experience in leading organizational change, managing risk, and advancing technology in complex mission-driven organizations.