Nnaemeka Ekwunife

Title
Adjunct Faculty, College of Aviation
Email
Department
Department of Aeronautics
College
College of Aviation

Areas of Expertise

Software Development

Cybersecurity

Machine Learning

Malware Analysis

Dr. Nnaemeka Ekwunife holds a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree in Cybersecurity from Marymount University. He earned his master’s degree in Cybersecurity Studies from American Military University, an APUS institution, and his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science/Physics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He also possesses several cybersecurity-related certifications, including CISM, CISSP, CRISC, and CSSLP.

Currently residing in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Ekwunife is originally from Nigeria. His hobbies include reading, playing table tennis and developing software programs. Passionate about teaching, he enjoys sharing his knowledge on topics within his expertise.

Dr. Ekwunife's wife is a veteran and a nurse practitioner who was stationed at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina. They have three children—a daughter and two sons—who keep him engaged when he is not working.

  • D.Sc.- Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity, Marymount University
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Cybersecurity Studies, American Military University
  • Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) - ISC2
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - ISACA
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - ISC2
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) - ISC2
  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - ISC2
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) - ISC2
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) - ISACA
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - International Information System Certification Consortium
  • MACY 517: Uncrewed & Auto Sys Cybersec

MACY 525 Aviation Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience

MACY 520  Aviation Cybersecurity Threats, Actors, Tools, and Techniques  

MACY 516  Operational Technology Risks in Aviation - IoT, ICS, SCADA

MACY 515  Foundations of Aviation Cybersecurity

CYBR 365  Introduction to Digital Forensics 

Published 2022: National Security through Social Media Intelligence: Domestic Incident Prediction (Based in Machine Learning using Python)

Published 2020: National Security Intelligence through Social Network Data Mining

I am a results-driven cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in the field since 2016. Prior to transitioning into cybersecurity, I worked as a full-time software engineer from 2005 to 2016. My expertise spans across various aspects of information technology, including risk management, governance, compliance, policy development, vulnerability assessment and mitigation, threat analysis, secure software development, reverse engineering, training, and education. I am committed to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technology and cybersecurity trends.


International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Recognition by The Marymount University: Alumnus completes study on predicting mass shootings from social media
https://marymount.edu/blog/tag/nnaemeka-ekwunife/