Position
Teaching Professor
Office
374, Information Technology and Engineering (ITE) Building
Contact Information
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
phone: (410) 455-3788
email: rforno@umbc.edu
Website: https://rickf.org
Biography
A globally known cyber professional interested in the convergence of technology and national security, Richard’s 20 year career in operational cyber prior to entering academia spans the government, military, and private sector, including helping build a formal cybersecurity program for the US House of Representatives, serving as the first Chief Security Officer for Network Solutions (then, the global center of the internet DNS system), consulting to Fortune 100 companies, DoD, and more.
Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself as an astute cyber leader who embraces collaborative and innovative thinking to build relationships, facilitate successful outcomes, and foster public understanding. His interdisciplinary research and professional interests include information age conflict, cybersecurity, risk communication, technology policy, the influence of artificial intelligence in warfare and national security, and the social shaping of technology — specifically, issues related to resiliency. autonomy, and influence in networked societies.
Author, teacher, collaborator, consultant, and frequent speaker/security communicator, Richard was one of the early public thinkers on the subject of information-age conflict and remains a longtime commentator on the influence of internet technology upon society.
Education
Ph.D., Internet Studies, Curtin University of Technology, 2010.
MA, International Relations, Salve Regina University, 2002.
Graduate Certificate, Strategic Relations, US Naval War College, 1997.
BA, International Relations, American University, 1994.
AB, Business, Valley Forge Military College, 1992.