About me
Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is the Director of Cybersecurity Program at North Carolina Central University (NCCU); she is also the Point of Contact for the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, where she oversees the innovative cybersecurity lab at NCCU. Dr. Cranford- Wesley is also a Consultant for the National Cybersecurity Education Center. She is an Clinical Professor in the Computer Information System Department in the School of Business where she also teaches in the Cybersecurity Program.Dr. Cranford -Wesley was honored for her outreach efforts in cybersecurity by the CAE Community in April 2022; and was named Innovator of the Year by E-Council in December 2020. She is a Cybersecurity Professional and has appeared as a subject matter expert on WRAL, Fox8 and Time Warner News discussing Innovations in Cybersecurity, cyber-attacks, and ransomware. Dr. Cranford-Wesley has vast experience in curriculum design, grant writing, and program evaluation. She is also a published author. Dr. Cranford-Wesley possesses a PhD in Education Leadership. Furthermore, she has obtained the following certifications: IC3, Security +, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Instructor (CCAI) during her career journey.
