Dr. Nikki Robinson

Dr. Nikki Robinson

Dissertation Chair | Adjunct Professor

IBM
443-404-1158
nerobinson@captechu.edu

Dr. Nikki Robinson is a Security Architect with IBM and serves as an Adjunct Professor for Capitol Technology University. Her research is focused on blending psychology and cybersecurity. She has a background in IT Operations and Engineering and moved into the Security field several years ago. Her areas of expertise are in vulnerability management, security architecture and design, as well as integrating human factors into security engineering practices. Dr. Robinson holds two doctorate degrees from Capitol Tech: Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Cybersecurity and Ph.D. in Human Factors, as well as several industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, MCITP, etc). She is also a published author and a former Advisory Board Member for the Center for Women in Cyber at Capitol Tech.

Dr. Robinson's first book, "Mind the Tech Gap: Addressing the Conflicts Between IT and Security Teams" was published in 2022, and explores the different job functions, goals, relationships, and other factors that may impact how these teams interact, as well as offers methods of resolution from a psychology and human factors perspective through means of communication, collaboration, and compromise. In 2024, she co-authored her second book titled "Effective Vulnerability Management: Managing Risk in the Vulnerable Digital Ecosystem," which describes the assessment, planning, monitoring, and resource allocation tasks each company must undertake for successful vulnerability management.

In 2023, Dr. Robinson won the Cyber Woman Influencer of the Year Award as part of the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year award series in recognition of her great leadership and influence in the cybersecurity community.

Areas of Expertise:

  • IT Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Human Factors
  • Risk Management
  • Vulnerability Management

Biography:

Education

  • PhD, Human Factors, Capitol Technology University
  • DSc, Cybersecurity, Capitol Technology University
  • MSc, Telecommunications and Systems Management, Capitol Technology University
  • BS, IT and Software Engineering, University of Phoenix

Certifications & Licenses

  • CISSP
  • CEH
  • CNDA
  • MCITP
  • CCA
  • CCAA

Research & Publications

Book Releases

Peer-Reviewed (Refereed) Publications

Honors & Awards

  • Cyber Woman Influencer of the Year Award 2023

Organizations & Affiliations

  • ICIT Fellow
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Member
  • Women in Cybersecurity, Member

Volunteer/Service Experience

  • InfraGrad Maryland, President

Portfolio/Personal Website