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Dr. Kembley Lingelbach, PhD.
478-471-2513
Associate Professor
Credentials: CISSP, MMIS
| Office Hours: | Location: Macon - Professional Sciences and Conference Center - 312 Office Hours: Spring 2026 Macon Campus Tuesday 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Contact: kembley.lingelbach@mga.edu |
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| Biography: | Dr. Kembley Lingelbach is an accomplished academic and cybersecurity expert with a wealth of experience spanning over three decades. Holding a Ph.D. in Information Systems Cybersecurity from Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Lingelbach's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Logistics Systems (BSLS) complemented by a minor in Computer Science. Furthering her education, she earned a Master's in Management, Information Systems (MMIS) from Georgia College & State University. Dr. Lingelbach's extensive career background predominantly revolves around her commendable service of over 33 years with the Department of Defense USAF civilian, where she specialized in Information Assurance (Cybersecurity) Management and InfoSec. Her roles also encompassed Information System Security Management, offering her a comprehensive understanding of various facets of IT, including software and web application development, server administration, database administration, and IT project management. Transitioning seamlessly from her distinguished career into academia, Dr. Lingelbach embarked on her teaching journey in 2010, initially as an adjunct while concurrently pursuing her doctoral studies and working with DoD fulltime. Her dedication to education and cybersecurity is further reflected in her numerous certifications, including CISSP, CEH, Security+, and Certified Forensics Examiner, which attest to her expertise in the field. Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Lingelbach's research interests are diverse, spanning topics such as cloud computing, AI technology, women in cybersecurity, biometrics, and the human element of cybersecurity. She is particularly fascinated by behavioral aspects and strategies to enhance cybersecurity awareness and resilience. Dr. Lingelbach brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom, aligning her teachings with her research interests. Her courses delve into business information technologies, decision-making, information assurance, cybersecurity, contingency planning, risk analysis, and system assessments. Dr. Lingelbach's expertise in NIST guidance and her experience with federal government standards enrich her curriculum, providing students with invaluable insights into industry best practices. Certifications: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE), Security +, Metasploit Pro, CFSA |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | Dr. Lingelbach's research interests are diverse, spanning topics such as cloud computing, AI technology, women in cybersecurity, biometrics, and the human element of cybersecurity. She is particularly fascinated by behavioral aspects and strategies to enhance cybersecurity awareness and resilience. Research and Scholarship Interests - Cybersecurity Awareness - Women in Cybersecurity - Biometrics - Cybersecurity Behavioral Strategies - Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education - Impacts of Social Media - Qualitative Research in Information Technology - Research in Information Technology Textbook Release - Datacenter Development Impacts on Society - AI and Datacenter Implications on Security, Political and Ethical Issues |
| Courses: | Spring 2026 Graduate - Doctoral First Session ITEC 6240 - 02 Security, Policy, Ethics Legal Env Full Session Session ITEC 8900 - Section 02 ONLINE Doctoral Research Project Second Session ITEC 8120-Section 01 ONLINE IT Policy, Compliance and Legal Issues ITEC 8120-Section 02 ONLINE IT Policy, Compliance and Legal Issues |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | Bachelor of Science Georgia College & State University Bachelor of Science in Logistics Systems; Minor Computer Science (2000) Masters Degree Georgia College & State University Masters, Management Information Systems (2005) PhD Nova Southeastern University, Ph.D., Information Systems (Information Security/Cyber Security Concentration) (2014 - 2018) Certificates Palo Alto Networks - Cybersecurity Certificate (2020) AI Professional Certificate - University of North Florida (2025) Professional Certificate ISC2 CISSP (2014 - present) |
| CV: | Link to CV https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vsw_Lh4kJXVw09-pGrq4zipkSSpgudgp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102815293677534835578&rtpof=true&sd=true |
| Professional Experience: | Associate Professor, Department of Information Technology, School of Computing - Middle Ga State University (2023- present) Interim Department Chair, Department of Technology, School of Computing, Middle Ga State University (2023- 2024) Associate Professor, Department of Information Technology, School of Computing - Middle Ga State University (2023 - present) Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology, School of Computing - Middle Ga State University (2017 - 2023) Adjunct Professor, School of Information Technology - Middle Ga State University (2010 - 2017) Cybersecurity Information System Security Manager, COMSEC Manager (ISSM) (Dept. of Defense - USAF - 2014 - 2017) Wing Information Assurance Manager (Dept. of Defense - USAF - 2012 - 2014) Chief Information Officer Liaison (DoD, USAF - 2008 - 2012) IT Zone Helpdesk Supervisor/InfoSec (DoD, USAF - 2006 - 2008) Programmer Analyst/Project Manager/Database/Server Administrator (DoD, USAF - 2001 - 2006) Information System Security Officer (DoD, USAF 1998 - 2001, 2001 - 2006) Technical Computer Training Instructor/Server Administrator/IT Support (DoD, USAF, 1994 - 1998) |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | Lingelbach, K. K. (2018). Perceptions of female cybersecurity professionals toward factors that encourage females to the cybersecurity field (Doctoral dissertation, Nova Southeastern University). https://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/1056/ Floyd, K. and Lingelbach, K. (2019). Perceptions of cloud storage privacy among university students. Issues in Information Systems, 20( 4). Lingelbach, K. (2021). Student perceptions of a cybersecurity service-learning project. Issues in Information Systems, 22(3). Sandoval, Z.V., Lingelbach, K., & Rigole, N. (2023). Privacy, security, and awareness perceptions on the use of social media: a TikTok focus. Issues in Information Systems, 24(4), pp. 16-24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis_2023_102 Lingelbach, K. (2023). A study of female cybersecurity professionals. Issues in Information Systems, 24(4), pp. 83-96. DOI: https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis_2023_108 Terrell, S. R., & Lingelbach, K. (2023). Validating prior research: a qualitative study of the career perspectives and experiences of female cybersecurity professionals. Issues in Information Systems, 24(4). DOI: https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis__2023_108 Lingelbach, Kembley and Feroz, A. Karim (2024). Towards sustainable digital transformation: A convergence of sustainability and digital transformation. AMCIS 2024 Proceedings. 11. Sandoval, Z. V., Rigole, N. J., & Lingelbach, K. (2024). Navigating trust and privacy: Contradictions and insights in the age of social media. Issues in Information Systems, 25(4). Spangler, S., Beasley, S., & Lingelbach, K. (2024). Analyzing artificial intelligence frameworks: Phenomenologists against machines. Issues in Information Systems, 25(4). Mercer, V., Lingelbach, K., & Sandoval, V.Z. (2025). Evaluations and outcomes of experiences of two cohorts in an information technology Doctor of Science program: A comparative analysis. Issues in Information Systems, 26(1). Rigole, N.J., Sandoval, V.Z., & Lingelbach, K. (2025). Perceptions of AI-generated and co-created music among university students and social media users. Issues in Information Systems 26(4), 102-117. Feroz, K. & Lingelbach, K (2026). Research Methods in Information Technology and Information Systems. Routledge. See CV for other Scholarship |
| Professional Affiliations: | WyCyS - Women in Cybersecurity ISC2 CISSP Vice President, Affiliate Organizations, AFCEA IEEE Peer Reviewer IACIS Peer Reviewer NSA CAE Mentor and Peer Reviewer |
| Organizations: | AFCEA ISC2 Membership WyCys Membership Upsilon Pi Epsilon IEEE-ETA Kappa Nu Engineering Honor Society WIT (Women in Technology) |
| Awards and Honors: | Dean's Award for Scholarship (2023) DoD Long Term Full-time Scholarship Undergraduate(1999-2000) DoD Long Term Full-time Scholarship Graduate(2004-2005) Emerging Supervisory Development Program (2015-2016) Upsilon Pi Epsilon (2015-current) Honor Society for Computing and Information Discipline IEEE-ETA Kappa Nu Engineering Honor Society |
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