Mathew J. Heath Van Horn
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Mathew.HeathVanHorn@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Cyber Intelligence & Security Department
- College
- College of Business, Security & Intel
Biography
Dr. Mathew J. Heath Van Horn is an assistant professor in the Prescott Department of Cyber Intelligence and Security.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology, Capella University
Currently Teaching
- CI 525: Adv Network Tech and Scty
- CI 320: Ethical Hacker - Pen Testing
- CI 311: Securing Computer Networks
Courses Taught
CI 120 - Intro to Cybersecurity
CI 311 - Securing Computer Networks
CI 320 - Ethical Hacking and Pentesting
CI 410 - Malware Analysis
CI 490 - Cyber Capstone Project
CI 505 - Cyber Intelligence and Information Systems Security
CI 515 - System Security and Architecture
CI 525 - Advanced Network Technology and Security
CI 550 - Security Program Management
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Linux+
JAVA
C/C++
Microsoft Office
Publications
- Mastering Enterprise Networks OER Main (2023)
Professional Experience
2017-2022 Assistant Professor of Cyberspace - SUNY Delhi, NY
2013-2017 Established/Managed Idaho Outdoor Solutions - Mountain Home, ID
2011-2013 Cyber Operations - 726 Air Control Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, ID
2010-2011 Cyber Planner - Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters, Warner Robbins AFB, GA
2009 - Commander of Cyber Operations (Communications) - 322 Expeditionary Communications Squadron, Joint Base Balad, Iraq
2007-2008 Cyber Planner - Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters, Warner Robbins AFB, GA
2005-2007 Engineering and Management Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, OH
2004-2005 Support Flight Commander, 55 Communications Squadron, Omaha, NE
2003-2004 Strategic Automated Command and Control Flight Commander, 55 Computer Systems Squadron, Omaha, NE
2002-2003 Software Test Engineer, 55 Computer Systems Squadron, Omaha, NE
1999-2002 Ground Radio Communications Maintenance Technician, 37 Communications Squadron, San Antonio, TX
1990-1999 Ground Radio Communications Maintenance Technician, 422 Air Base Squadron, RAF Barford St. John, United Kingdom
Memberships and Credentials
Association of Computing Machinery
Patriot Guard Riders
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (Lead Judge for the North Eastern District Championships)
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
Meritorious Service Medal x2
Air Force Commendation Medal x3
Air Force Achievement Medal x2