John K. Wright II, Ph.D., specializes in cybersecurity governance, cloud and IoT security, identity and access management (IAM), artificial intelligence security, and quantitative cyber risk analytics. His research develops evidence-based frameworks that help organizations prioritize cyber risks, secure emerging technologies, and strengthen cybersecurity resilience.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Engineering and Applied Science in Cybersecurity Data Analytics, The George Washington University, Thesis: Securing Emerging Technologies: Unified Security Standards for the Internet of Things (IoT)
Master of Engineering and Applied Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance, The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Sciences, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Roles
Professional Lecturer, Morgan State University
Cybersecurity Analyst, Maryland Department of Information Technology
IT Specialist (Information Security), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Adjunct Faculty, Montgomery College
Adjunct Faculty, Baltimore City Community College
Associate Board Member, New Futures
District Technology Planning Advisory Committee, Washington County Board of Education
Generative AI Advisory Member, ATARC
Expertise
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Dr. Wright's research focuses on quantitative cybersecurity risk assessment, cloud security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, identity and access management (IAM), governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and artificial intelligence security. His work develops data-driven and evidence-based frameworks that help organizations prioritize cyber risks, strengthen cloud and IoT security, and improve resilience through security analytics, automation, Zero Trust principles, and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). His research bridges academic innovation with practical solutions that support informed cybersecurity decision-making across government, industry, and higher education.
Impact
Selected Publications
Wright, J. K., II. (2025). Securing emerging technologies: Unified security standards for the Internet of Things (IoT) (Doctoral dissertation, The George Washington University). ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. (Publication No. 32172843).
