Dr. Chris Copeland, CISSP

Vitae

Curriculum vitae of Dr. Chris Copeland, CISSP

Objective

I am an education professional with significant technical and process improvement skills and an extensive background in information systems. I have a strong desire to increase and improve applicable research in the areas of cybercrime, information assurance, digital forensics, and application of technology for criminal justice professionals. I also serve as an expert witness and subject matter expert for legal and law enforcement professionals.

Education

Dakota State University, Madison, SD (2016)
D.Sc. Information Systems Information Assurance Track
Dissertation: “An Integrated Framework for the Collection of Criminal Evidence from Encrypted Hard Disk Drives”

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX (2005)
M.A. Criminology and Criminal Justice
Thesis: “Law Enforcement and Private Security Cooperation”

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX (2000)
B.A. Criminology and Criminal Justice
Minor: Geology

Professional Experience

Tarleton State University

  • 2023: Associate Professor: School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, & Public Administration. Director of the Institute of Homeland Security and Cybercrime.
  • 2015: Assistant Professor: School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, & Public Administration. Director of the Institute of Homeland Security and Cybercrime.

University of Texas at Arlington

  • 2014-2015: Senior Lecturer: Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • 2012-2014: Visiting Assistant Professor: Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • 2011-2012: Adjunct Instructor: Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

18+ years in Information Technology. My resume and portfolio are available on request including all certifications and previous media contributions.

Teaching

Tarleton State University

  • 2023-Present: Associate Professor: School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration
  • 2015-2023: Assistant Professor: School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration

Undergraduate: Research Methods, Organized Crime, Darkweb

Graduate: Cybercrime, Darkweb, Ethics, Cyber-security

Curriculum Development:
Graduate: Cybercrime, Darkweb, Introduction to Digital Forensics, Cellular Forensics, Digital Forensics Analysis, Research Software for Social Science

University of Texas at Arlington

Undergraduate: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Theoretical Criminology, Cybercrime, Introduction to Research Methods, Victimology, Criminal Careers and Behavior Systems, Institutional Corrections, Organized Crime, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

Graduate: Correctional Theory, Critical Infrastructure

Curriculum Development:
Undergraduate: Cybercrime, Institutional Corrections, Organized Crime, Digital Forensics (proposed), Digital Forensic Analysis (proposed), Cellular Forensics (proposed)
Graduate: National Infrastructure Security (proposed)

Service

Tarleton State University

  • Artificial Intelligence Task Force: 2023
  • Search Committee 2015,2016, 2017,2019
  • Faculty Evaluation Committee 2015-2017
  • Appeals Committee 2015-present
  • Graduate Curriculum Committee 2015-2017
  • Comprehensive Exams Committee 2015-present

University of Texas at Arlington

  • Scholarship Committee
  • Grade Appeals Committee
  • Strategic Planning Committee
  • Course Scheduling Committee
  • Comprehensive Exams Committee
  • Grant Committee
  • Hack 2.0 Trends in Student Identity Theft: November 24, 2014.
  • Protecting Yourself from Cybercrime Victimization: October 22, 2014.
  • Northstar Academy: Protecting Yourself from Predators on Social Media: October 2014.
  • CRCJ Cohort: Researching Academic Articles: September 15, 2014.
  • Bibliographic Management with Mendeley: September 23, 2014.
  • Lambda Alpha Epsilon - Faculty Advisor

Volunteer Experience

Professional Affiliations

  • FBI Citizens Academy Class 2015
  • DEA Citizens Academy 2017
  • North Texas Crime Commission
  • North Texas Electronic Crimes Taskforce
  • Alpha Phi Sigma
  • Society of Police Futurists International
  • Lambda Alpha Epsilon
  • Association of Computing Machinery
  • CompTIA
  • IEEE
  • ISC2

Certifications

  • 2012-2018: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • 2006: CompTIA Security+ Certified
  • FEMA/National Civil Air Patrol (BCP, DRP, Operations)
  • Incident Command System IS-00100.a
  • ICS Initial Incidents IS-00200.a
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-00700.a
  • National Response Framework IS-00800.b
  • CAP: General Emergency Services: 116 05/19/2009
  • CAP: General Emergency Services: 117pt 1, 2, 3 03/18/2009

United States Air Force Auxiliary

  • Radio Operation
  • Information Security Officer
  • Search and Rescue
  • Youth Moral Leadership
  • HAM Radio Operator KF5BND