Hi, I am Dr. Natalia Bell

The Cyber Educator

An engineer, educator, trainer, and coach, effectively elevating the next generation of cyber experts. Melds international, academic, and policy experience to influence, educate, and develop professionals through classrooms.

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TEACHING PORTFOLIO

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Beginning Spring 2019

Introduces students to the role of information technology in today’s global business, political, and government environments, and in society in general.

IT 110

IT IN THE GLOBAL AGE 🔍

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Beginning Fall 2019

Introduces the increasingly important field of cybersecurity. Students examine the major attack vectors, such as nation-states, cybercrime, malware, and hacking. Students examine the tools and techniques available to protect individuals, governments, and companies.

IT 120

PRINCIPLES OF CYBERSECURITY 🔍

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Beginning Spring 2022

The course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge necessary to pass the CompTIA Net+ certification, a prerequisite for preparing for a career in network administration.

IT 208

COMPUTER
NETWORKING 🔍

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Beginning Spring 2021

This is the final course for students in the B.S. in Information Technology program. Students work closely with a client, develop a detailed project proposal, conduct the work, develop a project report, and write a project perspective after the project is complete.

IT 489

IT CAPSTONE PROJECT 🔍

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Beginning Summer 2021

This course covers the security of the various components of today’s enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and networks. The course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge necessary to pass the CompTIA Sec+ certification.

IT 530

COMPUTER SECURITY (GRAD LEVEL) 🔍

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Beginning Spring 2022

This course focuses on the factors, Government policies, and business practices behind various countries’ growing competitive advantage in the creation and expansion of IT companies.

IT 590

GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (GRAD) 🔍

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Beginning Summer 2022

This is the final course for students in the M.S. in Information Technology and Cybersecurity programs.

IT 680

IT & CYBERSECURITY MASTER’S CAPSTONE PROJECT (GRAD) 🔍

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Beginning Spring 2022

This course analyses cybersecurity aspects of various countries in terms of political, business, and social factors.

IT 797

SPECIAL TOPICS IN CYBERSECURITY (DOCTORAL) 🔍

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Shaping Tomorrow’s

Cybersecurity Leaders

Just like the map you see, my path has been marked by hard work and dedication across various places and experiences. Through years of study and hands-on learning, I’ve deepened my understanding of cybersecurity’s complexities. Now, I’m focused on passing this knowledge forward, helping my students navigate and succeed in the dynamic, ever-changing world of cybersecurity.

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Arlington, VA

Education at Marymount University
Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity

Work Experience at Marymount University
Assistant Professor, IT & Cybersecurity – Tenure Track. August 2021 – July 2023
Continuing Instructor, IT & Cybersecurity. August 2020 – August 2021
Adjunct Professor, School of Technology and Innovation. August 2019 – August 2020
Graduate Assistant (GA), Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). August 2019 – May 2020
Doctoral Assistant (DA), School of Technology and Innovation. August 2018 – May 2019
Adjunct professor IT & Cybersecurity. January 2024 – Present

Madison, South Dakota

Education at Dakota State University
Certificate (3): Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, AI in Cybersecurity

Bentonville, Arkansas

Work Experience
Senior Cyber Intelligence Engineer, Walmart Global Tech

Stanford, CA

Education at Stanford University
Certification, Stanford University 4-Credit Course (2): Introduction to Machine Learning TCS I & TCS II

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Republic of Moldova

Chișinău
My birthplace, here I invested a lot of my time volunteering in various projects for the next generation of youth.

Romania

Education at Cluj-Napoca
Babes-Bolyai University, Bachelor of Science, Economics and International Affairs
Babes-Bolyai University, Master of Arts, International Development

Experience at București
Country Peer Advisor - IOM - UN Migration (Advised decision-makers in the European Parliament and European Commission on immigration policies and issues.)

Italy

Education at Verona
ERASMUS Visiting Student: University of Verona, Bachelor of Science in International Economics

Turkey

Ankara
Guest Lecturer - NATO Centre of Excellence of Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT)

China

Education at Hangzhou
Visiting Student: Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science in International Economics

KEEP CALM and STUDY HARD

I was a student for a DECADE!

Education

With a solid educational foundation in cybersecurity, I’m here to help you navigate and excel in the digital security landscape. Let’s connect to leverage my expertise for your success.

  1. Babes-Bolyai University, Romania, Bachelor of Science, Economics and International Affairs Logo
  2. ERASMUS Visiting Student: University of Verona, Italy, Bachelor of Science in International Economics Logo
  3. Visiting Student: Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, China, Bachelor of Science in International Economics Logo
  4. Babes-Bolyai University, Romania, Master of Arts, International Development Logo
  5. Marymount University, Arlington, VA, Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity Logo
  6. Marymount University, Arlington, VA, Doctor of Science, Cybersecurity Logo
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