Nikki Robinson, D Sc, PhD
About Nikki Robinson, D Sc, PhD
Nikki Robinson, D Sc, PhD, is a Professional Lecturer at the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology and a Fellow since 2022. With over five years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, she combines human factors engineering and cybersecurity to enhance system security and resiliency.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Nikki Robinson serves as a Professional Lecturer at The George Washington University since 2024. In this role, she contributes to the academic community by sharing her extensive knowledge in cybersecurity and human factors engineering. Her teaching focuses on enhancing students' understanding of the complexities involved in system security and resiliency.
Professional Experience in Cybersecurity
Nikki Robinson has over five years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture. She currently holds the position of STSM - Cyber Resiliency and Recovery at IBM, where she has been employed since 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a Security Architect at IBM from 2021 to 2023 and as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at XLA from 2018 to 2021. Her roles have involved enhancing system security and developing strategies for cyber resiliency.
Education and Academic Background
Nikki Robinson has a robust educational background in technology and human factors. She earned a Doctorate of Science in Cybersecurity from Capitol Technology University from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she completed her PhD in Human Factors at the same institution from 2020 to 2021. Earlier, she obtained a Master of Science in Information and Telecommunications Systems Management from Capitol Technology University from 2011 to 2013, and a Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology / Software Engineering from the University of Phoenix from 2008 to 2010.
Published Works and Contributions
Nikki Robinson published a book titled 'Mind the Tech Gap' with CRC Press, which discusses the relationship and risk reduction between IT and cyber teams. She has also authored several academic papers that focus on vulnerability chaining and AI trust frameworks. Her contributions to the field emphasize the integration of human factors and cybersecurity to improve system security.
Previous Roles and Experience
Nikki Robinson has held various roles prior to her current positions. She worked as a Remote Access Lead / Citrix Engineer at ActioNet, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she co-hosted the Resilient Cyber Podcast from 2021 to 2023, where she engaged with topics relevant to cybersecurity. Her diverse experience spans multiple organizations and roles, enhancing her expertise in the field.