Dr. Humayun Zafar

Dr. Humayun Zafar is a Professor of Information Security and Assurance and the FinTech Coordinator at Kennesaw State University, where he has made significant contributions to cybersecurity research and education. He holds a doctorate from the University of Texas at San Antonio and has published extensively in academic journals while presenting at major conferences, such as Mobility Live!. In 2014, he was honored for his research efforts by Kennesaw State's Graduate School. Dr. Zafar also created the MAD Junior program to teach STEM concepts to middle school students through mobile game development, supported by grants from Google and partnerships with local non-profits. An experienced educator, he has taught numerous online courses in cybersecurity and holds multiple certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Outside of academia, he is an avid tennis player and marathon runner.