Dr. Anthony Michael Mazza brings extensive expertise in homeland security, law, and cyber risk management, combining academic leadership, research, and industry experience to advance critical infrastructure protection and law enforcement training.
Experience
Education
Juris Doctor, New York Law School Master of Science in Homland Security, Summa Cum Laude, UDC
Roles
Assistant Professor, UDC, 2019-Present Adjunct Professor, UDC, 2012-19 Principal and Subject Matter Expert, NetTech Advisors, Inc., 2010-Present Chief Operating Officer/U.S. Representative, iWebGate Corporation, 2011-16 Independent Senior Business Consultant, Watkins Consulting, Inc., 2006-12 Senior Vice-President, Appix Consulting, 2000-06 Founder, CEO and Equity Partner, Strategic Edge Technologies, 1994-2000 Junior Partner, Edmonds Torres, 1991-94 Social Work Field Supervisor and Caseworker, New York State Department of Social Services, 1985-91)
Courses Taught
Undergrad: SBPA
Legal Aspects of Technology Management Introduction to Organizational Theory & Management Commercial Law Introduction to Business Law Management Information Systems
Undergrad: CJSS
Comparative Legal Systems Evidence Law & Procedure Introduction to Critical Infrastructure CyberCriminology Terrorism
Grad: CJSS
Individual Rights & Liberties Stats/Predictive Analysis Cyber Law & Policy Cyber Risk Management Advanced Research Techniques Strategic Surveillance of Critical Infrastructure
Expertise
Professional Certifications
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control/ Information Systems Audit and Control Association CRISC/ISACA Global Information Assurance Certification Certified Incident Handler GCIH (GIAC) ( Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) CompTia CASP+ Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA (ISACA) Information Security (IS) Fundamentals (SANS) Cyber Risk Management Certified Trainer (US DHS: CISA) Cyber Risks to Industrial Control Systems (US DHS: CISA) Certified Chief Information Officer (C-CISO) (Sans Institute) Defending Advanced Threats (Comp Tia)
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Strategies to reduce the impact of implicit bias; implementing a work-integrated -learning Experience in the MPD Cadet Corps Police Training Curricula at UDC; bias in the “Encounter Equation”; investigating the critical issue of implicit bias within law enforcement, discussing its implications on policing practices and community relations
Leadership
Graduate Program Coordinator, 2019-Present Chair, DSBS Student Grievance Committee, 2020-Present Team Lead, DASSH Hackathon, 2023-Present Risk Strategies Project Lead, Department of Treasury, 2024 Volunteer Attorney Chair, Montgomery County Youth Offender Advocacy, 2024-Present
Mazza, A. (2024). Applying UDC technology to identify “Sub-populations of interest” pre-disaster scenario at a hyper-local level. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Mazza, A. (2023). Commercializing sensor technology integration to protect soft targets.Department of Homeland Security.
Selected Grants
Department of Homeland Security. (2021). Simulation tool for estimating outcomes for socially determinant factors in emergency management scenarios.
Department of Homeland Security. (2025). Surveillance of vulnerable soft targets and crowded places.
Recognitions
Myrtilla Miner Faculty Fellow, University of the District of Columbia, 2024-25 Faculty Leadership Award, Internship Placement, American Sustainable Business Network, 2024 Outstanding Community Service Award, Tyler Robinson Foundation, 2024
Invited Participations
Mazza, A. (2025). Moderator, implementing a cybersecurity curriculum. Billington Cyber Summit, Washington, D.C.
