Gary C. Kessler

Gary C. Kessler, currently serving as Chief of the Cybersecurity Prevention Operations Division at US Coast Guard Auxiliary since January 2023, has extensive experience in cybersecurity education and operations. Previous roles include Senior MTS at Hill Associates, Instructor at SANS Institute, and Adjunct Professor at Edith Cowan University. Kessler holds a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University and has held significant academic positions, including Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and program director at Champlain College. In addition to teaching, Kessler has been involved in various cybersecurity initiatives, serving as a founding president of Vermont InfraGard and holding advisory roles at Cydome and CyberBoat Challenge. Other contributions include participation in the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and management of training at BitSec Forensics.