John C. Watkins
Contact Information:
Phone: 914-606-8519
Office location: CLA – 44
Email: John.Watkins@sunywcc.edu
Professor John Watkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Information Technologies at Westchester Community College where he is the Curriculum Chair for the Cybersecurity program. He teaches courses in security, forensics and ethical hacking. He is also an adjunct professor at Pace University where he teaches computer forensics. He has created numerous programs for students and workshops with the goal of increasing the competitive advantage for students going into the workforce.
Watkins is also a business owner of a computer consulting firm providing IT services for businesses in the tristate area for over 15 years. During teaching, Watkins brings this hands on experience to the classroom setting, giving students a valuable window into the professional world of IT security.
Title(s):
- CyberSecurity Curriculum Chair
- Assistant Professor
- Director for the CIS/CYBER Tutorial
Department/Division: Computer Information Technologies
Degree Information: Master in Science, Management in Information Systems, Pace University
Courses Taught:
- Computer Information Systems
- Network Security
- Computer Penetration Testing
- Programming Logic
- Operating Systems
- Networking for Business
Honors and Awards:
- CompTIA A+
- Network+ and Security+
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Microsoft Technology Associate
- Microsoft Solutions Associate
Publications and Presentations:
- Error 403: Be Aware of the Ransonware (2015)
- IT Careers pathways strategies (2016)
Institution Service or Academic Service:
- Cybersecurity Club – Advisor
- Brazilian Club – Advisor
- Cybersecurity Team – Lead Coach
- P.R.E.S.S. Team – Completion Subcommittee Team Leader
- Angel-Techs – Mentor