Biography: Professor Tarik Eltaeib, PH.D.
Dr. Tarik Eltaeib is interested in cyber attacks that are indicators of cyber wars, particularly those carried out by Russia, such as in the Ukrainian war. He is a well-rounded, enthusiastic, and accomplished leader and educator, specializing in Computer Security, Operating Systems and Security, and Computer Forensics.
He earned his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering in May 2019 from the University of Bridgeport, with a thesis on “Large-scale Evolutionary Optimization using Multilayer Strategy Differential Evolution with AI and Image Processing Applications.” He also holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Garyounis (1999) and a Master of Computer Science and Information Technology Science (2010) with a thesis on “Health Informatics: Health Architecture based on SOA and Mobile Agents.”
Dr. Eltaeib is committed to professional development, obtaining certifications to enhance his teaching and research. His certifications include:
- Cisco Academy Accredited Instructor (CCNA, IT Essential I, IT Essential II)
- MCSA and MCSE certifications
- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ certified and approved instructor
- RedHat Academy certified instructor
- Grant Writing with Farmingdale Qualtrics
- CircleIn Application and Software
He has published numerous conference papers, journal articles, and contributed to a book chapter on Large-scale Evolutionary Optimization. His contributions to curriculum development include proposing a new course on Cloud Security, which reflects his dedication to updating the curriculum to meet industry needs.
Dr. Eltaeib has a passion for teaching and research, supporting initiatives like the formation of SWCSI (Supporting Women in the Computer Security Industry) and proposing a virtual machine design for the Computer Security Department. He has developed and submitted a grant proposal to SUNY IBM AI Research Alliance for research funding.
He has conducted extensive research on cyber attacks, which are considered a form of modern cyber warfare. Notably, he was the first to discover and announce that the airport attacks were a large-scale cyber attack, later confirmed by the company involved.
Dr. Eltaeib is a member of several organizations focused on information security, including ISACA, Cyberbit, and the IEEE. He is also a member of the organizing committee for the LISAT conference under IEEE and serves as the Head of the Computer Security Committee for the ABET Accreditation Committee.
In addition to his academic and research work, Dr. Eltaeib exemplifies dedication to personal development. He earned his MCSA and MCSE certifications in 2021, enhancing his skills and setting a strong example for his students.
Dr. Eltaeib is a dedicated team player, always striving for the best outcomes for his team, students, and department. His enthusiasm is evident in his teaching, participation in school activities, and his ongoing contributions to improving the school’s offerings.
[i] Reviewing the evidence on how teacher professional development affects student achievement. US Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences. REL southwest. Regional Educational Laboratory at Edvance Research, Inc.
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/southwest/pdf/rel_2007033_sum.pdf
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/southwest/pdf/rel_2007033_sum.pdf
Courses Taught
- Date security and privacy.
- Computer Security.
- Operating systems and Security.
- Computer Forensics.
