Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Angel J. Jones

Angel J. Jones began his 24-year cybersecurity career as a Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard, investigating cybercrime. His expertise has made him the go-to subject matter expert for complex cybersecurity and cyber investigation matters. Dr. Jones' experience includes serving as the Chief Information Security Officer for several global firms and senior executive roles in the federal government, proactively protecting organizations from adversarial dynamic cyber threats. Dr. Jones is an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia and an advisory board member for the Boston University Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity. Further, Dr. Jones holds several industry certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), Digital Forensics Certified Practitioner (DFCP), AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Publications

Improving AppSec Resiliency, Monitoring, Risk Assessment, and Compliance by Bridging DevSecOps With SOCs
Improving AppSec Resiliency, Monitoring, Risk Assessment, and Compliance by Bridging DevSecOps With SOCs
Angel Justo Jones. © 2025. 38 pages.
This chapter examines the evolution and integration of DevSecOps and Security Operations Centers (SOCs), emphasizing enhanced cybersecurity management through collaborative...
Understanding Quantum Computing Implications for Cybersecurity
Understanding Quantum Computing Implications for Cybersecurity
Angel Justo Jones. © 2025. 38 pages.
Quantum computing is rapidly evolving, promising to revolutionize various fields, including cybersecurity. By harnessing the power of quantum mechanics, quantum computers are...
LLMs for Enhancing Privacy and Data Protection in Quantum Computing Environments
LLMs for Enhancing Privacy and Data Protection in Quantum Computing Environments
Angel Justo Jones. © 2025. 38 pages.
The rapid advancement of quantum computing presents both tremendous opportunities and significant challenges for cybersecurity, particularly in the realms of privacy and data...
Machine Learning in Digital Forensic Analysis
Machine Learning in Digital Forensic Analysis
Angel Justo Jones. © 2025. 28 pages.
Machine learning (ML) is transforming digital forensic analysis by enhancing the speed, accuracy, and depth of evidence examination and interpretation. This chapter explores the...
Behavioral Analysis and User Profiling in Forensic Investigations
Behavioral Analysis and User Profiling in Forensic Investigations
Angel Justo Jones, Bianca Montes Jones. © 2025. 34 pages.
In the rapidly evolving field of digital forensics, the integration of behavioral analysis and user profiling has emerged as a critical component for enhancing investigation...
Case Studies of Misuse and Mitigation in AI-Driven STM Research
Case Studies of Misuse and Mitigation in AI-Driven STM Research
Angel Justo Jones, Bianca Montes Jones. © 2025. 34 pages.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) research has led to groundbreaking advancements. However, it has also introduced significant...
Backdoor Breakthrough: Unveiling Next-Gen Clustering Defenses for NLP Model Integrity
Backdoor Breakthrough: Unveiling Next-Gen Clustering Defenses for NLP Model Integrity
Angel Justo Jones. © 2024. 17 pages.
This study introduces “NeuroGuard,” an innovative defense mechanism designed to enhance the security of natural language processing (NLP) models against complex backdoor attacks....
Intrusion Outlier Neutralizer: A Novel LOF-Based Framework for IoT Malware Detection
Intrusion Outlier Neutralizer: A Novel LOF-Based Framework for IoT Malware Detection
Angel Justo Jones. © 2024. 15 pages.
The proliferation of the internet of things (IoT) has significantly enhanced the convenience and functionality of various applications ranging from personal devices to industrial...
How Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Women's Colleges (HWCs) Can Assist With Talent Shortages in Cybersecurity
How Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Women's Colleges (HWCs) Can Assist With Talent Shortages in Cybersecurity
Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Angel J. Jones, S. Raschid Muller, Sharon L. Burton, Laura Ann Jones, Tiffany Weitoish. © 2024. 12 pages.
The increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals in the tech sector has created a talent shortage unlike ever before. While initiatives such as hiring inclusiveness, broader...
Cybercrime and Public Health Safety Risks to Children in Cyberspace
Cybercrime and Public Health Safety Risks to Children in Cyberspace
Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Angel J. Jones, Jennifer Ferreras, Danielle Gervacio Graf, Kevin Richardson, Terrence D. Duncan, Tiffany Weitoish, Andreas Vassilakos, Quatavia McLester, Jorja B. Wright. © 2024. 22 pages.
This chapter explores the dangers of cybercrime and how to keep children's health and safety online. The risks of cybercrime and exposure to cybersecurity threats have grown...
Marketing Innovation Responsiveness in the Food and Beverage Marketplace
Marketing Innovation Responsiveness in the Food and Beverage Marketplace
Eugene J. Lewis, Darrell Norman Burrell, Kevin Richardson, Laura Ann Jones, William L. Quisenberry, Marlena Daryousef, Sharon L. Burton, Margaret Crowe, Angel Justo Jones. © 2023. 16 pages.
COVID-19 had a devastating effect on the wine industry, decimating wineries' on-premise sales and forcing down projected industry revenue for 2020 by 14%. The decline in wine...
Management Practices for Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats to Biotechnology Companies, Laboratories, and Healthcare Research Organizations
Management Practices for Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats to Biotechnology Companies, Laboratories, and Healthcare Research Organizations
Allison J. Huff, Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Kevin Richardson, Jorja Brittany Wright, Sharon L. Burton, Angel J. Jones, Delores Springs, Marwan Omar, Kim L. Brown-Jackson. © 2023. 12 pages.
In the rapidly advancing landscape of biotechnology, laboratories, and healthcare research, the criticality of robust cybersecurity risk management techniques cannot be...
Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Challenges in the Automotive Industry Utilizing Agent-Based Modeling (ABM)
Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Challenges in the Automotive Industry Utilizing Agent-Based Modeling (ABM)
Eugene Lewis, Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Kevin Richardson, Angel J. Jones, Laura Ann Jones. © 2023. 26 pages.
Agent-based modeling (ABM) serves as a powerful and innovative tool to evaluate and address cybersecurity risks in the auto industry. With the increasing integration of advanced...
The Managerial Ethical and Operational Challenges of Hospital Cybersecurity
The Managerial Ethical and Operational Challenges of Hospital Cybersecurity
Darrell Norman Burrell, Sharon L. Burton, Calvin Nobles, Delores Springs, Allison J. Huff, Kim L. Brown-Jackson, Kevin Richardson, Jorja B. Wright, S. Raschid Muller, Angel J. Jones. © 2023. 15 pages.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented healthcare institutions with unprecedented challenges in maintaining robust cybersecurity practices to safeguard patient data and protect...
Cybercrime Risks and Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
Cybercrime Risks and Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
Calvin Nobles, Darrell Norman Burrell, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Kevin Richardson, Angel J. Jones. © 2023. 15 pages.
The increasing prevalence of cybercrime poses significant challenges to small businesses, which often lack the resources and expertise to effectively manage their cybersecurity...