Nicholas Nick J. Kulesza

Nick Kulesza is a former Air Force communications officer, currently responsible for managing the Air Force Institute of Technology's control system cybersecurity portfolio, within the Civil Engineer School. He provides subject matter expertise in various cyber disciplines and also develops curriculum to include the Advanced Control Systems Cybersecurity course.

Education

M.S., Computer Science, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, OH, 2014, Thesis Title: Radio Frequency Fingerprinting through Preamble Manipulation, Advisor: Dr. Barry E. Mullins

M.S., Cybersecurity, Virginia College, Birmingham, OH, 2012

B.S., Computer Science, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 2009

Courses Taught

WENG 170: Control Systems Cybersecurity Basics

WENG 270: Advanced Control Systems Cybersecurity

WENG 370: Control Systems Cybersecurity for CE Leaders

Certifications

Professional Certifications:

• Offensive Security Experienced Pentester (OSEP) - Offensive Security, 2024
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) - Offensive Security, 2021
• Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) - Altered Security, 2023
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) - ISC², 2017
• Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - CompTIA, 2019
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - ECCouncil, 2018
• Security Plus (Sec+) - CompTIA, 2009