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UMGC Dean Named to Cybersecurity Association Board of Directors

Alex Kasten
By Alex Kasten
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Dr. Calvin Nobles

91ֱ, MD (Jan. 29, 2025) – Dr. Calvin Nobles, portfolio vice president and dean of the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at 91ֱ of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has been named to the Board of Directors of the Cybersecurity Association. 

The selection by the association, formerly known as the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland (CAMI), solidifies UMGC’s standing as a trusted partner in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Nobles will serve a two-year term. 

“This appointment highlights UMGC’s prominent role as a leader in cybersecurity education and underscores the institution’s unwavering dedication to fostering cyber talent, advancing leadership and driving innovation in cybersecurity,” said Nobles. “Moreover, it reflects our contributions to enhancing cyber resiliency and cultivating robust talent pipelines to address the growing demands of the cybersecurity workforce.”

Nobles joins an executive board that includes Chair Chuck Faughnan III, CEO of Personam.AI; Vice Chair Ted Pibil, senior government advisor at ePlus Technologies, Inc.; Treasurer Tina Kuhn, president of The Lanzar Group; Assistant Treasurer Jacqui Magnes, CEO of COMSO, Inc.; Secretary Sarah Woods, founder and president of VenturePotential; and Assistant Secretary Timothy Schilbach, CEO of Penacity, LLC. 

The Cybersecurity Association Board of Directors, made up of 23 influential leaders in technology and cybersecurity, drives the organization’s initiatives to benefit its community of over 700 members and the broader regional cybersecurity landscape. 

“The Cybersecurity Association is proud to strengthen our board of directors by welcoming these remarkable leaders,” said Tasha Cornish, executive director of the Cybersecurity Association. “Their insights and innovative viewpoints will be game changers for our organization and the cybersecurity landscape.”

The association works to foster collaboration, advance best practices, drive innovation and shape a resilient cybersecurity environment. “We recognize that this commitment is crucial not only for our local communities but also for bolstering our nation’s overall security posture,” said Faughnan. 

About UMGC

91ֱ of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 125 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the 91ֱ System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.

About Cybersecurity Association

The Cybersecurity Association, formerly CAMI, is a premier organization dedicated to advancing the field of cybersecurity through business growth, talent development and thought leadership. With a national reach and a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, the association serves as a vital hub for cybersecurity professionals and organizations, driving innovation and collaboration across the industry.

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