S. Raschid Muller
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Mail code: 2180Campus: Poly
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Dr. S. Raschid Muller is a Cybersecurity Executive with 20 years of experience working in the government. While employed with the Department of Defense, he ran programs for the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Cybersecurity Infrastructure Tools (CSI), the Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS), rotational engineer for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks & Information Integration (ASD-NII), sole-source acquisitions lead for DISA, AFNIC, and STRATCOM for cloud solutions, and has served as the DISA Information Operations Chair and Visiting Professor at National Defense University in an academic role. He’s served as the DoD CIO Representative (IPT) – Modeling and Simulation Community on Cybersecurity as well as the National Defense Industrial Association Government Representative on DoDAF 2.0 frameworks. He holds several vendor IT security certifications and is a member of the DoD Acquisition Corps.
Dr. Muller was named to the 2020 Class of The Brookings Institute Executive Education – LEGIS Congressional Fellowship and served on the House Committee for Homeland Security (Chairman Bennie G. Thompson D-MS) assigned to the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation subcommittee (Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-LA). His portfolio consists of oversight of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA/DHS), election security, cyber curriculum and development, cyber policy, and HBCU/MSI-STEM engagement for DHS. He is a 2021 Executive Leadership Academy Fellow at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy. He is a Life Member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and is active with the Prince Hall Masonic Order, and Prince Hall Shriners (AEAONMS, Inc.). He is a veteran of the United States Navy.
D.B.A., Supply Chain Management, Capitol Technology University
Ph.D., Cybersecurity Leadership, Capitol Technology University
Ph.D., Information Technology (IA/Cybersecurity), Capella University
M.A., Defense and Strategic Studies, United States Naval War College (in-progress)
M.S., Government Information Leadership, National Defense University
M.S., Organizational Leadership, Nyack College
C.I.O. Graduate Certificate, National Defense University
M.B.A., University of Maryland Global Campus
M.S. Cybersecurity, University of Maryland Global Campus
B.S., Information Systems Management, University of Maryland Global Campus
B.A., Psychology, Long Island University – Brooklyn Campus
Information Technology Certifications:
- Axelos - Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3 - (100431915)
- CompTIA - A+ (CE) ‐ (COMP001020387060)
- CompTIA - Network+ (CE) ‐ (COMP001020387060)
- CompTIA - Security+ (CE) ‐ (COMP001020387060)
- CompTIA - CySA+ (CE) - (COMP001020387060)
- CompTIA - CASP+ (CE) ‐ (COMP001020387060)
- CompTIA - Cloud Essentials ‐ (COMP001020387060)
- DoD - Certified Acquisition Professional (IT Management) - DAWIA Level II
- EC‐Council - Certified Network Defense Architect - (ECC02424533894)
- EC‐Council - Certified Ethical Hacker ‐ (ECC03036843870)
- EC‐Council - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator ‐ (ECC00667117078)
- EC‐Council - Certified Security Analyst - (ECC68157753694)
- ISACA - Certified Information Systems Manager - (2159282)
- ISACA - Certified Information Systems Auditor - (21174766)
- ISACA - Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer - (2004840)
- ISACA - Certified Governance in Enterprise IT - (2109242)
- PMI - Project Management Professional - (2996372)
Burrell, D. N., Nobles, C., Jones, A. J., Muller, S. R., Burton, S. L., Jones, L. A., & Weitoish, T. (2024). How Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Women's Colleges (HWCs) Can Assist With Talent Shortages in Cybersecurity. In B. Christiansen & A. Even (Ed.), Advancing Student Employability Through Higher Education (pp. 263-274). IGI Global.
Muller, S. R. (2023). An Analysis of the Design of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Its Direct Effect on Supply Chain Management. In D. Burrell (Ed.), Real-World Solutions for Diversity, Strategic Change, and Organizational Development: Perspectives in Healthcare, Education, Business, and Technology (pp. 220-243). IGI Global.
Muller, S. R. (2023). Analyzing Deficits in Awareness Among Chief Supply Chain Officers Who Have Not Adopted Cybersecurity as a Threat to Supply Chains. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applied Network Technologies (ICMLANT), Soyapango, El Salvador. (pp. 1-6). IEEE Xplore.
Muller, S. R., Burrell, D. N., Nobles, C., Mingo, H. C., & Vassilakos, A. (2023). Exploring Cybersecurity, Misinformation, and Interference in Voting and Elections Through Cyberspace. In F. Adedoyin & B. Christiansen (Eds.), Effective Cybersecurity Operations for Enterprise-Wide Systems (pp. 221-241). IGI Global.
Morris, E.D., & Muller, S. R. (2023). Analyzing Information Security Among Nonmalicious Employees.) Intelligent Systems and Networks. ICISN 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 752. Springer, Singapore.
Richardson, K., Burrell, D. N., Mingo, H. C., Ferreras-Perez, J., Shen, P., Muller, S. R., Bessette, D., & Khanta, K. (2023). Exploring Healthcare Cybersecurity Systems in the Age of COVID-19. In F. Adedoyin & B. Christiansen (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Cybersecurity Risk in Contemporary Business Systems (pp. 274-290). IGI Global.
Muller, S. R. & Thomas, C. E. (2022). Integration of Supply Chain Risk Management into the Enterprise Risk Management Program for the Department of Defense. Proceedings of the International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2022 Vol (34). Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems ISSN 2300-5963
Session, W. & Muller, S. R. (2022). Technology Threat Avoidance Factors Affecting Cybersecurity Professionals' Willingness to Share Information. Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2022 Vol (34). Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems ISSN 2300-5963
Sibe, R. T. & Muller, S. R. (2022). Digital Forensic Readiness of Cybercrime Investigating Institutions in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force. Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2022 Vol (34). Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems ISSN 2300-5963
Richardson, K., Burrell, D. N., Mingo, H. C., Ferreras-Perez, J., Shen, P., Muller, S. R., Bessette, D., & Khanta, K. (2023). Exploring Healthcare Cybersecurity Systems in the Age of COVID-19. In F. Adedoyin & B. Christiansen (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Cybersecurity Risk in Contemporary Business Systems (pp. 274-290). IGI Global
Muller, S. R., & Burrell, D. N. (2022). Social Cybersecurity and Human Behavior. International Journal of Hyperconnectivity and the Internet of Things (IJHIoT), 6(1), 1-13. Hershey, PA: IGI Global
Burrell, D. N., Aridi, A. S., McLester, Q., Shufutinsky, A., Nobles, C., Dawson, M., & Muller, S. R. (2022). Exploring System Thinking Leadership Approaches to the Healthcare Cybersecurity Environment. Research Anthology on Securing Medical Systems and Records (pp. 750-763). Hershey, PA: IGI Global
Burrell, D. N., Nobles, C., Dawson, M., Lewis, E. J., Muller, S. R., Richardson, K., & Aridi, A. S. (2022). Innovative Legitimate Non-Traditional Doctorate Programs in Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Technology. In V. Lobo, & A. Correia (Ed.), Applications of Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Privacy and Cybersecurity (pp. 175-188). Hershey, PA: IGI Global
Burell, D. N., Aridi, A. S., McLester, Q., Shufutinsky, A., Nobles, C., Dawson, M., & Muller, S. R. (2021). Exploring system thinking leadership approaches to the healthcare cybersecurity environment. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare, 3(2). Hershey, PA: IGI Global
Muller, S. R., (2020). An Intersection of Information Security Policies and IA Awareness, While Factoring in End-User Behavior: A NIST Cybersecurity Framework “Identify” Perspective. Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2020 Vol (24). Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems ISSN 2300-5963
Muller, S. R., (2020). An Analysis and Discussion of the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Level of Compliance and Integration of the U.S. Congress’ Title VIII National Defense Authorization Act FY 2015 Subtitle D - Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform. Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2020 Vol (24). Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems ISSN 2300-5963
Muller, S. R., & Thomas, C. E. (2020). Election Infrastructure Security: Grants and Reimbursement to the States for Usage of their National Guards in State Active Duty Status to Provide Cybersecurity for Federal Elections. Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2020 Vol (24). Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems ISSN 2300-5963
Muller, S. R., & Lind, M. (2020). Factors in information assurance professionals’ intentions to adhere to information security policies. International Journal of Systems and Software Security and Protection, 11(1). Hershey, PA: IGI Global
Muller, S. R., (2019). Factors that Predict Information Assurance Professionals’ Intentions Towards Security Policies: A Quantitative Study. ProQuest
Courses
2023 Spring
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| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
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| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
2022 Spring
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| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
2021 Fall
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| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
2021 Spring
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| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
| IFT 598 | Special Topics |
Illinois Institute of Technology - Guest speaker – Chicago Cyber Conference – 16 April 2021. Chicago, IL.
International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2020 - Presenter - 5-6 December 2020. (Virtual) Nagpur, MH, India.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest panelist – “Careers in Intelligence” – 27 August 2020. (Virtual) Largo, MD.
Illinois Institute of Technology - Keynote speaker – Chicago Cyber Conference - 27 March 2020. Chicago, IL.
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University - Guest speaker – Opening of Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach (CREO) - 17 October 2019. Greensboro, NC.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest speaker and panelist– “Inside the Recruiter’s Mind” - 16 October 2019. Largo, MD.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest speaker and panelist – “Decoding your Cyber Career” - 2 October 2019. Baltimore, MD.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest speaker and panelist – “Spotlight on Security” - 25 September 2019. Fort Meade, MD.
Florida International University - Guest speaker and panelist – Critical Technologies and Intelligence Summit: “Training and Educating a 21st Century Intelligence Workforce” - 17 September 2019. Miami, FL.
Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University – Trainer - Cybersecurity curriculum development – NIST/NICE framework alignment - 13 – 15 August 2018. Washington, DC.
Howard University - Guest lecturer – “Apps and Personal Digital Assistants”- Annual Cybersecurity Program and Symposium - 23 March 2018. Washington, DC.
George Mason University - Lecturer – Cyber Dimension series for Department of Homeland Security – 11 - 15 April 2016. Fairfax, VA.
EC Council - Certified Ethical Hacker Hall of Fame - Class of 2021
IGI Global. (2023). Real-World Solutions for Diversity, Strategic Change, and Organizational Development: Perspectives. Book Chapter Peer Review. Hershey, PA.
Emerald Group Publishing. (2021). Special Issue. Millennials as Managers. Management Research Review. West Yorkshire, UK.
Journal of business ecosystems (JBE). (2022). Hershey, PA. IGI Global
International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL) (2021). Hershey, PA. IGI Global
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
- American Council for Technology and the Industry Advisory Council (ACT‐IAC)
- Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
- National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
- Department of Defense Acquisition Corps
- Psi Chi Honor Society for Psychology
- Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society for Computing and Information Sciences
Morris, E. J. (2022). Analyzing Information Security Among Nonmalicious Eployees Using the UTAUT2. Doctoral Dissertation. Capitol Technology University, Laurel, MD
Session, W. (2022). Technology Threat Avoidance Factors Affecting Cybersecurity Professionals' Willingness to Share Information. Doctoral Dissertation. Capitol Technology University, Laurel, MD
Triplett, W. (2022). Addressing Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges in Organizations. Doctoral Exegesis. Capitol Technology University, Laurel, MD
Marshall, R. (2022). An Investigation of Software as a Service (SaaS) Adoption by Information Technology Professionals in the United States. Doctoral Dissertation. Capitol Technology University, Laurel, MD
Sibe, R. T. (2021). Lack of Forensic Resources in the Nigerian Financial Crimes Agency. Doctoral Dissertation. College of Computer and Information Sciences, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY.
Peters, O. E. (2021). Acceptance of Cloud Computing Forensic Solutions: A Survey of Perceptions of Digital Forensics Professionals. Doctoral Dissertation. College of Computer and Information Sciences, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY.
Thomas, C. E. (2020). Information Security Considerations for National Guard Judge Advocates in Telework and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs. Master’s Thesis. College of Information and Cyberspace, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
Hill, R. V. (2020). An Evaluation of the Factor That Could Prevent Data Leakage Incident Resulting from Insider Threats: A Correlational Study. Doctoral Dissertation. Capitol Technology University, Laurel, MD.
Dean, M. (2019). Creating a Learning Culture of Cybersecurity: A Case Study. Master’s Thesis. College of Information and Cyberspace, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
Department of the Defense
United States Navy
2022 IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applied Network Technologies (ICMLANT) – December 2022. Soyapango, El Salvador.
ISACA LA Annual Conference – Presenter – IT Governance, Risk Management, Security, and Assurance – April 2021. Los Angeles, CA.
Illinois Institute of Technology - Guest speaker – Chicago Cyber Conference – 16 April 2021. Chicago, IL.
International Conference on Research in Management and Technovation, ICRMAT 2020 - Presenter - 5-6 December 2020. Nagpur, MH, India.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest panelist – “Careers in Intelligence” – 27 August 2020. (Virtual) Largo, MD.
Illinois Institute of Technology - Keynote speaker – Chicago Cyber Conference - 27 March 2020. Chicago, IL.
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University - Guest speaker – Opening of Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach (CREO) - 17 October 2019. Greensboro, NC.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest speaker and panelist– “Inside the Recruiter’s Mind” - 16 October 2019. Largo, MD.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest speaker and panelist – “Decoding your Cyber Career” - 2 October 2019. Baltimore, MD.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Guest speaker and panelist – “Spotlight on Security” - 25 September 2019. Fort Meade, MD.
Florida International University - Guest speaker and panelist – Critical Technologies and Intelligence Summit: “Training and Educating a 21st Century Intelligence Workforce” - 17 September 2019. Miami, FL.
Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University – Trainer - Cybersecurity curriculum development – NIST/NICE framework alignment - 13 – 15 August 2018. Washington, DC.
Howard University - Guest lecturer – “Apps and Personal Digital Assistants”- Annual Cybersecurity Program and Symposium - 23 March 2018. Washington, DC.
George Mason University - Lecturer – Cyber Dimension series for Department of Homeland Security – 11 - 15 April 2016. Fairfax, VA.
Community Transformation Partners Incorporated (2020) – Board Member for the STEAM2IE (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Manufacturing, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship) Initiative. Philadelphia, PA
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (2021) – Advisory Board Member for the Center for Excellence for Cybersecurity Research in Education and Outreach. Greensboro, NC
University of Maryland Global Campus (2021) – Advisory Board Member for the UMGC Alumni Association. Largo, MD
Senior Congressional Staffer - House Committee on Homeland Security
Systems Engineer - Department of Defense
DISA Faculty Chair - National Defense University
Sailor - United States Navy
University of California - Berkeley - Executive Leadership Academy Fellow, 2021
The Brookings Institution - LEGIS Congressional Fellowship, 2020