Education & Teaching
Professor of Cybersecurity
Sajed Naseem is a Professor of Cybersecurity at St. John's University and a Columbia University graduate who brings executive-level CISO experience to the classroom — preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
Sajed Naseem holds a Master of Science in Technology Management from Columbia University. As a Professor of Cybersecurity at St. John's University, he teaches a broad range of cybersecurity courses grounded in real-world executive experience. His teaching bridges academic theory and the operational realities of enterprise security programs — from network defense and penetration testing to cybersecurity law, ethics, and management.
Columbia University — M.S. Technology Management
Sajed Naseem earned a Master of Science in Technology Management from Columbia University, one of the world's leading research universities. His graduate education provided a rigorous academic foundation that informs his approach to cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and organizational leadership.
Professor of Cybersecurity — St. John's University
Naseem teaches cybersecurity at St. John's University, where his courses span technical, legal, and managerial dimensions of information security. His teaching is grounded in executive experience as a Chief Information Security Officer and reflects the full breadth of modern cybersecurity practice — from Linux security and penetration testing to health informatics security and national infrastructure protection.
Cybersecurity Workforce Development
Sajed Naseem has written and spoken extensively on the cybersecurity talent pipeline. His 2024 Cyber Defense Magazine article 'Beyond Resumes: Uncovering Hidden Talent at the New Jersey Judiciary' examines how organizations can identify and develop security talent beyond traditional credential screening. He argues that universities, practitioners, and employers must co-design curricula that reflect modern threat landscapes — a principle he applies directly in his own teaching.
Academic Engagement at St. John's University
In 2025, Naseem participated in St. John's University's Johnnies Journey series, which highlights the professional paths of alumni and faculty. His engagement with the St. John's community reflects a commitment to mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and connecting academic study to real-world security leadership.
Courses Taught
Cybersecurity
Foundational and advanced principles of information security, threat modeling, and enterprise defense.
Cyber Crime
The landscape of cybercriminal activity, digital forensics, and law enforcement response.
Cybersecurity Law & Ethics
Legal frameworks, regulatory compliance, and the ethical dimensions of cybersecurity practice.
Health Informatics Security
Protecting healthcare data and systems under HIPAA and related regulatory requirements.
Linux Security
Hardening Linux environments, access controls, and secure system administration.
Network Security
Network architecture, perimeter defense, intrusion detection, and secure communications.
National Infrastructure Security
Protecting critical infrastructure sectors from cyber threats at the national level.
Penetration Testing
Offensive security techniques, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking methodology.
Cybersecurity for Managers
Security strategy, risk communication, and governance for non-technical business leaders.