About me
Kyle Jones, a professor and the Information Technology Chair at Sinclair, serves as the lead of NITIC’s AI, Operational Technology, and externship initiatives. He is also a CAE2Y Principal Investigator, the Principal Investigator for the Community College Scholar for Service Program, and the Principal Investigator for the Community College Cyber Scholarship for Service Program. Additionally, he has led numerous classes for the National Science Foundation’s National Cyber Centers, focusing on CMMC, ITIL, and Security+. Kyle has a diverse background in the IT field, with over 15 years of experience spanning various roles and industries. His career has ranged from working as a small business PC repair technician to serving as a Senior Security Infrastructure Administrator for a Fortune 500 company. Kyle holds several professional certifications, including CompTIA Strata, A+, Network+, Security+, CySA, and ITIL Foundations. He earned an Associate degree in Network Engineering from Southern State, a Bachelor of Business from Wilmington College, and a Master’s degree in Information Assurance and Security from American Public University. Kyle is a recognized public speaker on cybersecurity topics. He recently participated in a roundtable discussion on the current landscape of cybersecurity hosted by the Dayton Business Journal and was featured in a vignette about “Good Cyber Hygiene” on WDTN Dayton-Channel 2. His contributions to the field have earned him accolades such as IT Leader of the Year and a spot on Dayton’s top 40 under 40 list. Additionally, he actively participates in the Ohio Cyber Reserves.
