Hello everyone, my name is Kurt Williams and I am a Cybersecurity major in my Junior year at ODU. I earned an associate’s degree in cybersecurity from Tidewater Community College in the spring 2024 semester and I am now at ODU to earn a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. 

I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida but I have lived and worked in Virginia since 2012. I’m a die-hard Jacksonville Jaguars fan, and even though they’ve historically been a terrible team I think they’re finally starting to turn things around. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, and fishing as well a gaming with my friends and family.

As I complete my degree requirements for a bachelor’s in cybersecurity, I hope to learn more about how various human factors affect the cybersecurity field. A great classroom experience requires making topics engaging for students to learn even when the topic can be technically challenging. Knowledgeable professors who are willing to innovate and reach out to their students respectfully and professionally are also a huge benefit. Students who are also willing to learn and grow alongside their peers is also a huge plus. I look forward to learning and growing my knowledge and skills to become a cybersecurity professional!