Michael Starling

Teaching Assistant Professor

Expertise

Michael Starling is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity in the Department of
Management Information Systems and Supply Chain at West Virginia University, where he also
serves as Director of Education and Training for the Cyber-Resilience Resource Center (CRRC).
He teaches courses in cybersecurity, systems administration, network and data communications,
and information security management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. His
teaching integrates hands-on labs, applied research, and industry-aligned certification
preparation, including CompTIA Security+ and CEH.
As part of his role with the CRRC, Michael leads the center's educational and outreach initiatives,
supervising student experiential learning projects and developing training programs in
collaboration with public and private sector partners. He has developed continuing education
materials for water and wastewater treatment personnel and is actively building cybersecurity
training programs to support critical infrastructure across West Virginia and the surrounding
region.
Michael brings over 20 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, with
deep expertise in managing Linux and Windows environments, leading IT teams, and
implementing secure, scalable infrastructure. Prior to his faculty appointment, he served in
multiple IT leadership roles at WVU, including Acting Director of IT and Lead Information
Security Administrator for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Education

Education
- M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance ? Western Governors University
- M.S., Information Technology Management ? Western Governors University
- B.S., Information Systems ? Fairmont State University

Honors Awards

Certifications
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ? EC-Council
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

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