Camelot Secure has announced that Stan Oliver, President and CEO of Camelot Secure, Phoenix, and DigiFlight, has been appointed as a board member of Duke University's Cybersecurity Master of Engineering Program’s Industry Advisory Board.
The board is tasked with offering expert guidance to nurture innovation and excellence in various aspects, such as curriculum development, student internships, and graduate outcomes.
Evolving cyber challenges
Upon his appointment, Stan Oliver expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m honoured to join the Duke University Cybersecurity Master of Engineering Program’s Industry Advisory Board and to contribute to shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.”
With a background enriched by decades of experience in supporting government and defense programs, Oliver emphasised the importance of bridging academic learning with real-world applications. He aims to enhance internship opportunities and hands-on experiences to equip students adequately to handle the evolving cyber challenges confidently.
Next generation of cybersecurity
Duke University considers itself fortunate to have admired experts on its Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Board
The advisory board members are integral in helping Duke establish its program as a pioneering institution for educating future cybersecurity pioneers. Duke University considers itself fortunate to have globally respected experts on its Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Board.
Art Ehuan, Executive Director of the program, welcomed Oliver, stating, “I’m delighted to announce that Mr. Stanford Oliver has joined our Cybersecurity Advisory Board. Stan brings exceptional leadership, deep cybersecurity expertise, and invaluable perspective to our students and faculty. We’re honoured to have him join our distinguished board of nationally recognised cybersecurity pioneers.”
Real-world cybersecurity scenarios
Beyond his advisory duties, Oliver plans to engage his companies, Camelot Secure and DigiFlight, in collaboration with Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering and its Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs. This partnership aims to support student success beyond the classroom.
As part of this initiative, both companies will work alongside faculty to provide students with opportunities to participate in final projects and capstone engagements. These initiatives are expected to deepen students' understanding by challenging them with applying their knowledge to real-world cybersecurity scenarios.
The experiences are designed to immerse students in mission-aligned cyber operations, complex threat environments, and emerging technologies, thereby strengthening the pipeline of highly prepared graduates. These graduates will be equipped to make an immediate impact in the cybersecurity sector.
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