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Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach  \nWendi M. Kappers has a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Central Florida (UCF) . Her thesis work explored how educational video game effects upon mathematics achievement and motivation scores differed between the sexes. During her tenure at Seminole Community College working as a tenured Professor and Program Manager of the Network Engineering Program, she was Co-PI for the CSEMS NSF grant that explored collaborative administration and industry mentorship planning used to increase enrollments of woman and minorities with declared majors in the areas of Computer Science (CS), Engineering (E), Mathematics (M), and Science (S) . Currently, Dr. Kappers is an Assistant Professor within the M.S. in Information Security & Assurance (MISA) within Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's (ERAU) College of Business, Worldwide Campus, and teaches within the College of Engineering for the Daytona Beach Campus of ERAU. Teaching responsibilities include: RSCH 202 – Introduction to Research, CS120 – Introduction to Computing in Aviation, and the entire collection of MISA-related program courses as needed. Both positions allow her to stay focused upon real-life educational and classroom issues while designing courses that explore technology utilization that is based on structured learning principles and practices. She is an experienced Computer Engineer, Teaching and Learning Center Director, and an Instructional Designer, designing in Blackboard, WebCT, eCollege, and Canvas, and holds many industry-related certifications including the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Trainer (MCT) certificates.  \nDr. Martha Nanette Harrell, Arkansas Tech University  \nDr. Nan Harrell is an assistant professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science for Arkansas Tech University. Prior to this position, she was the Information Systems Manager and Cyber Security Officer for the Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT) . She worked with the team at OHIT to implement the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE) . Dr. Harrell has over  \n25 years' experience with the technology field, serving as an educator, implementer, and manager. Dr. Harrell is a certified Project Manager and a Certified Public Manager. She has worked with the Arkansas State Cyber Security Office to ensure successful implementation of many State security projects, one of which received the George C. Askew Outstanding Project Award for Certified Public Managers.  \n􀀍c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020  \nFrom degree to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): A framework for consideration  \nAbstract: Educational entities are establishing program degree content designed to ensure cybersecurity and information security assurance skills are adequate and efficient for preparing students to be successful in this very important field. Many Master’s level programs include courses that address these skills in an attempt to provide a well-rounded program of study. However, undergraduates who are in the practitioner’s world have other alternatives to gain these skills. These individuals can gain various certifications, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) . Due to a perceived gap between academics and field knowledge, it appears that academic programs may not fully consider the very specific competencies ofC-Suite members (e.g. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)) since field certification may be the only validation of such skills. Therefore, a framework from degree to industry employment acceptance is needed.  \nTo this end, the current study suggests the use of a framework in which to examine and compare C-Suite competencies versus academic preparations. 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