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Dr. Ervin Frenzel

Clinical Associate Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Email: Ervin.Frenzel@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Capitol Technology University, 2023
    Major: Cybersecurity Leadership
    Dissertation: Cybersecurity leadership: Gathering resources for the 2nd generation of practitioners

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Mentor, National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. (2023 - 2023).
  • Peer Committee Chair, National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. (2023 - 2023).
  • Peer Committee Member, National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. (2023 - 2023).
  • Peer Reviewer, National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence. (2023 - 2023).
  • Director, Collin College. Collin College. (2020 - 2023).

    • Military

  • SSG, US Army. US Army. (1990 - 1999).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (2024 - Present).
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (2023 - Present).
  • Privacy and Standardisation by EIT Digital on Coursera., EIT Digital on Coursera. (2023 - Present).
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Google on Coursera. (2023 - Present).
  • Healthcare Essentials: Information Security in Healthcare Settings, ISC2 Healthcare Certificate Program. (2023 - Present).
  • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations, ISC2 Healthcare Certificate Program. (2023 - Present).
  • Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting, ISC2 Healthcare Certificate Program. (2023 - Present).
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate, Google on Coursera. (2023 - Present).
  • Strategic Leadership and Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on Coursera. (2023 - Present).
  • Certified in Cybersecurity by ISC2 on Coursera, ISC2 on Coursera. (2022 - Present).
  • Cybersecurity for Everyone, University of Maryland (UC) on Coursera. (2022 - Present).
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University of Colorado System on Coursera. (2022 - Present).
  • Professional Success Skills, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on Coursera. (2022 - Present).
  • Quality Matters - Independent Introduction to Quality Matters (INTRO2QM), Quality Matters. (2021 - Present).
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, more commonly known as (ISC) 2. (2024 - 2027).
  • Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CGRC), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, more commonly known as (ISC) 2. (2024 - 2027).
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, more commonly known as (ISC) 2. (2012 - 2027).
  • Health Care Industry Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, more commonly known as (ISC) 2. (2022 - 2025).
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC Council. (2016 - 2025).
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), EC Council. (2018 - 2025).
  • Certified Network Defender (CND), EC Council. (2019 - 2025).
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), EC Council. (2019 - 2025).
  • EC-Council Certified Incident Handler v1 (ECIH), EC Council. (2016 - 2025).

Professional Memberships

  • Military Cyber Professionals Association. (January 2023 - Present).
  • International Federation for Information Processing. (May 2021 - Present).
  • Information Systems Security Association (ISSA). (January 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association. (January 2020 - Present).
  • International Council of E-Commerce Consultants/EC-Council. (January 2015 - Present).
  • International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)2. (April 30, 2012 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, MBA Strategic Leadership, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 2024).
  • Workshop, Lunch & Learn @ Maggiano's, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA). Plano,TX,United States of America. (April 20, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, CGRC - Certified in Governance RIsk and Compliance, ISC2. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2027).
  • Continuing Education Program, HCISPP – HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, HCISPP – HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024).
  • Other (College of Engineering), CENG Quarterly Update, College of Engineering. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 30, 2024).
  • Other (Invited Guest - Joseph Neumann - CSCE 3550), Invited Guest Joseph Neumann - former principle investigator for Coalfire Pentesting Firm, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 10, 2024 - October 25, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (September 15, 2024 - October 14, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, CGRC - Certified in Governanace Risk and Compliance, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (August 10, 2024 - September 11, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, HCISPP – HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (August 10, 2024 - September 11, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Professional Development seminar (year start), CSE Department. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 12, 2024).
  • Workshop, Aligning the supply and demand of cybersecurity professionals, RTI and sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Virtual,Texas,United States of America. (June 11, 2024).
  • Workshop, CAE IMPACT ON NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE, National Security Agency (Center for Academic Excellence). Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (June 6, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, International Perspectives on Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development, NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education). Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (June 3, 2024 - June 5, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Graduate Certificate (Strategic Leadership and Management), University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (May 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024).
  • Workshop, ABET workshop: 9-11am April 26 (Friday), B242, ABET. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 26, 2024).
  • Other (Qianlong Wang Tenured Track Candidate Research Presentation), Qianlong Wang Tenured Track Candidate Research Presentation, CSE UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 3, 2024).
  • Seminar, Distinguished Speaker Series - Abdella Battou, UNT CSE. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 2, 2024).
  • Other (Invited guest for CSCE 3550 - Phil Wylie), Next Generation of Penetration Testers, Alias Cybersecurity. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 20, 2024).
  • Other (Invited guest for CSCE 3550 - WiCyS presentation prior to Phil Wylie presentation), Next Generation of Penetration Testers - WiCyS presentation, Women in Cybersecurity. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 20, 2024).
  • Other (Faculty Research Mixer - CENG-COS), Faculty Research Mixer - CENG-COS, CENG-COS Dean. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 19, 2024).
  • Workshop, Faculty Information Session for the micro credential program, Division of Digital Strategy and Innovation (DSI). Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 28, 2024).
  • Other (Invited Guest lecturer for CSCE 3550), Tales from the Trenches, Measured Risk. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 2024 - February 7, 2024).
  • Workshop, Lunch and Learn @ Maggiano's, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA). Plano,TX,United States of America. (February 2024 - February 15, 2024).
  • Other (In House faculty development), DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE PRESENTATION FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE FACULTY & STAFF, Dean of Students. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 21, 2024).
  • Workshop, Lunch & Learn @ Maggiano's, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA). Plano,TX,United States of America. (February 15, 2024 - February 15, 2024).
  • Other (CAE Speakers Series of 2024), • 2-3pm EST featuring Dr. Phu Phung on A Dynamic Approach and Framework for Analyzing JavaScript in Malicious Websites • 3-4pm EST featuring NSA's Hiring Lead Madalynn Miller on NSA full time opportunities and the hiring process., NSA CAE-CD. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 26, 2024 - January 26, 2024).
  • Workshop, Ethical Hacking, North Texas Information System Security Association (NTXISSA). Plano,TX,United States of America. (January 18, 2024 - January 18, 2024).
  • Workshop, Lunch and Learn @ Maggiano's, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA). Plano,TX,United States of America. (January 18, 2024 - January 18, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Cyberpsychology PhD, CaptechU. Laurel,MD,United States of America. (December 2023).
  • Workshop, Engagement Action Planning Training Course, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (December 19, 2023 - December 19, 2023).
  • Workshop, Lunch and Learn @ Fogo de Chao, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA). Plano,TX,United States of America. (November 16, 2023 - November 16, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, HCISPP – HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023).
  • Workshop, Recruiter Insights: Emotional Intelligence's Impact on Workplace Success, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 25, 2023 - October 25, 2023).
  • Workshop, Lunch & Learn @ Fogo de Chau, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA). Plano,TX,United States of America. (October 19, 2023 - October 19, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, North Texas ISSA's 11th Annual Cybersecurity Conference (CSC) 11, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA). Frisco,TX,United States of America. (September 15, 2023 - September 15, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Krugerville,TX,United States of America. (May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Keynote, EC Council and Collin College. Frisco,TX,United States of America. (September 19, 2022 - September 23, 2022).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • CSCE 3530 - Introduction to Computer Networks, 1 course.
  • CSCE 3550 - Foundations of Cybersecurity, 18 courses.
  • CSCE 4535 - Introduction to Network Administration, 4 courses.
  • CSCE 4555 - Computer Forensics, 8 courses.
  • CSCE 4570 - Information Privacy, 1 course.
  • CSCE 4890 - Directed Study, 2 courses.
  • CSCE 5555 - Computer Forensics, 7 courses.
  • CSCE 5933 - Topics in Computer Science and Engineering, 1 course.
  • CSCE 5934 - Directed Study, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Capital Technical University, DRW 800 Research & Writing Selected Topics, Fall 2023.
  • Collin College, ITSY 1372 Cyber-Psychology and the Effects of Emerging Technology, Fall 2022.
  • Collin College, ITSY 1371 OSINT and Introductory Security Analysis, Fall 2022.
  • Collin College, ITSY 1372 Cyber-Psychology and the Effects of Emerging Technology, Spring 2022.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Certification, Blue Sage Cyber Training, 39 participants. (April 9, 2024 - May 7, 2024).
  • Certification, EC Council and Blue Sage Cyber Training, 19 participants. (November 22, 2023 - November 26, 2023).
  • Certification, EC Council and Blue Sage Cyber Training, 19 participants. (November 18, 2023 - November 21, 2023).

Directed Student Learning

  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, "TBD," Computer Science and Engineering. (January 19, 2024 - May 2024).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, "TBD," Computer Science and Engineering. (January 17, 2024 - May 2024).

Awards and Honors

  • EC Council 2024 Academic Instructor of the Year, EC Council. (October 2024).
  • Excellence Award, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). (May 2022).
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME), US Department of Labor. (November 2021).
  • EC Council 2020 Academic Instructor of the Year, EC Council. (November 2020).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book

  • Frenzel, E. (2017). Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap Between Technician & Management. Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap Between Technician & Management. Dubuque, IA, Kendall Hunt. https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/cybersecurity-bridging-gap-between-technician-management

    • Book Chapter

  • Frenzel, E. (2018). Cybersecurity Cultural Conflicts: The Problem of Language within the Homeland Security Enterprise. Homeland Security Cultures: Enhancing Values While Fostering Resilience. 219-229. London, England, Rowman & LIttlefield International. https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781786605924/Homeland-Security-Cultures-Enhancing-Values-While-Fostering-Resilience

    • Journal Article

  • Frenzel, E. (2023). Identifying and Engaging Adjoining Career Fields to Increase Cybersecurity Training Efficacy. International Journal of Applied Technology & Leadership. 2 (1) 7. Krakow, Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Informatyki w Krakowie. https://www.ijatl.org/papers/volume-2/issue-1/identifying-and-training-adjoining-career-fields-for-life-in-cybersecurity/
  • Frenzel, E. (2023). Component Security vs. Cybersecurity: Defining next generation Cybersecurity.. International Journal of Applied Technology & Leadership. 2 (1) 16. Krakow, Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Informatyki w Krakowie. https://www.ijatl.org/papers/volume-2/issue-1/component-security-vs-cybersecurity-defining-next-generation-cybersecurity/
  • Frenzel, E. (2022). Cybersecurity: Revealing the legalized profession. International Journal of Applied Technology & Leadership. 2 (1) 8. Krakow, Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Informatyki w Krakowie. https://www.ijatl.org/papers/volume-2/issue-1/defining-the-cybersecurity-profession/

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Frenzel, E. (Author & Presenter), 2022 Convergence College Quarterly Meeting, Cyberpsychology, National Convergence Technology Center, Frisco, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).

    • Keynote/Plenary Address

  • Frenzel, E. (Author & Presenter), North Texas ISSA's 10th Annual Cybersecurity Conference (CSC) 10, State of the Collin College Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) and the Future of North Texas Cybersecurity, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA), Collin College – Plano Campus, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Frenzel, E. (Coordinator/Organizer), TakeDownCon, TakeDownCon presentation, EC Council and Collin College, Frisco, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Frenzel, E. (Author & Presenter), North Texas ISSA's 9th Annual Cybersecurity Conference (CSC) 9, State of the Collin College Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) and the Future of North Texas Cybersecurity, North Texas Information Systems Security Association (NTXISSA), Collin College – Plano Campus, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Frenzel, E. (Discussant), North Texas ISACA Annual Conference, The Future Educational Need for Cybersecurity Education, North Texas Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Las Colinas, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).

    • Symposium

  • Frenzel, E. (Author & Presenter), National Cybersecurity Capabilities and Career Symposia (3CS) Session Proposal Development Workshop, Component Level Security vs Cybersecurity Roles, National Cybersecurity Capabilities and Career Symposia (3CS), Tampa, Florida, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Frenzel, E. (Author & Presenter), Cybersecurity Across Disciplines, Identifying and Engaging Adjoining Career Fields to Increase Cybersecurity Training Efficacy, NCyTE Center, Morrain Valley College, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Frenzel, E. (Author & Presenter), 2023 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium, Component level security vs Cybersecurity - what it really means to our profession, National Security Agency, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).

Copyrights, Patents

    Copyright

  • Frenzel, E., Delivering Real World Work Experience through Alternative Means, 9-325-362. Regular, Date Patent Approved: October 31, 2023. .
  • Frenzel, E., Frenzel Derivative of the Machonacy, Schou, and Ragsdale model, TX 9-305-164. Regular, Date Patent Approved: August 30, 2023. .
  • Frenzel, E., Cybersecurity Leadership: Gathering Resources for the 2nd Generation of Practitioners., TX 9-300-400. Regular, Date Patent Approved: July 13, 2023. .

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (October 2023 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Cybersecurity Committee. (October 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Hiring Committee for Position Number 00014037T, Posting Number F1273P. (August 2023 - Present).
  • University Senate Service, Faculty Senate. (December 2023 - September 2026).
  • Committee Member, COACHE Steering Committee. (September 11, 2024 - August 2025).
  • University Senate Service, Executive Committee Faculty Senate. (September 11, 2024 - August 2025).
  • Student Placement, CBRE Internship Workshop. (October 1, 2024 - October 29, 2024).
  • Other (Engineering Research Showcase Judge), Engineering Research Showcase. (March 27, 2024).
  • Committee Member, Hiring Committee Position Number 00014340, Posting Number F1507P. (October 2023 - January 2024).
  • Other (Volunteer Reviewer), National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing Award 2023-2024 reviewers. (January 17, 2024 - January 24, 2024).

Public Service

  • Officer, Vice President, Alexandria Meadows HOA Board. Fort Worth, TX. (December 2019 - October 2021).

Professional Service

  • Member, CCISO Certified EC Council Instructor (CEI) upgrade development committee. Online, Texas. (August 2023 - Present).
  • Member, Military Cyber Professional Association. Maryland. (May 2023 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective. Denton, TX. (April 3, 2023 - Present).
  • Task Force Member, IFIP TC 11 Working Group 12 - Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Denton, TX. (March 2022 - Present).
  • Mentor, NSA CAE-CD Peer Reviewer/Committee Chair/Committee Member/Mentor. San Antonio, Texas. (November 7, 2024 - November 8, 2024).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, University of Arizona, Global Campus. Online, AZ. (November 2023 - November 2023).

Consulting

  • For Profit Organization, Brown Plumbing, Krugerville, TX, United States of America. (August 1, 2023).
  • Government, Texas Department of Information Resources (TX DIR), Online, United States of America. (December 4, 2024 - December 6, 2024).
  • Government, Texas Department of Information Resources (TX DIR), Online, United States of America. (November 23, 2024 - November 25, 2024).