Joseph H. Schuessler Ph.D.

2122 West Prairie, Denton, TX 76201

EMail: joseph.schuessler@schuesslersounds.com
Phone: (940) 565-3668
Fax: (940) 382-7142

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Primary Teaching/ Research Interest, Specific Research Interests, Specific Teaching Interests, Teaching/Research/Service Philosophy, Education, Work Experience, Courses Taught, Journal Publications, Conference Publications, Presentations, Papers Under Review, Work In Progress, Special Awards and Honors, Other, References

 

PRIMARY TEACHING/RESEARCH INTEREST

Information Systems

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SPECIFIC RESEARCH INTERESTS

Computer Security

Computer Forensics

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SPECIFIC TEACHING INTERESTS

Networking/Telecommunications

Introductory Management Information Systems (MIS)

Computer Security

Computer Forensics

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TEACHING/RESEARCH/SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

Teaching

Research

Service

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EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration – Major: Business Computer Information Systems – Minor: Logistics)
The University of North Texas - Graduation Date: May 2009 - Completed Dissertation Defense 1/30/2009
Dissertation Title: General Deterrence Theory: Assessing Information Systems Security Effectiveness in Large Versus Small Businesses

  Complete Dissertation (PDF)    
  Presentation      
  Abstract      
  Chapter 1: Introduction      
  Chapter 2: Literature Review    
  Chapter 3: Methodology      
  Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Results    
  Chapter 5: Conclusions      
  Abstract 1      
  Abstract 2      
  References      

 

Master of Science (Information Systems), 2003, The University of North Texas

 

Master of Business Administration (Business Computer Information Systems), 2001, The University of North Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management), 1994, The University of North Texas, Certificate in International Business

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WORK EXPERIENCE

2009-2010, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems and Management Information Systems, Bloomsburg University
2008-2009, Won TDA as described below to work exclusively on finishing dissertation

2007-2008, Instructor: Business Computer Information Systems, The University of North Texas

2006-2007, Lab Supervisor: College of Business Administration, The University of North Texas

2005-2006, Chief Technician, Information Systems Research Center, The University of North Texas

2002-2005, Technical Support, College of Business Administration, The University of North Texas

1986-Present, Various Responsibilities including customer service, pc/network maintenance, web site development, e-commerce development, Schuessler Sounds (Family Owned Business), Denton, Texas

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COURSES TAUGHT

Bloomsburg University

92.150, Introduction to Information Technology  
  Fall 2009 Section 03  
  Fall 2009 Section 04  
  Fall 2009 Section 05  
92.474, Systems Development  
  Fall 2009 Section 01  
University of North Texas

DSCI 3710, Business Statistics II

Student Evaluations not conducted during Summer terms

Summer I 2009 Section 002

BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in Business, 1 Semester

Student Evaluations not conducted during Summer terms

  Summer I 2008 Section 001 Course Web Site

BCIS 3610, Basic Information Systems, 2 Semesters

Fall 2007 Section 005 Course Web Site

Student Evaluations

Spring 2008 Section 004 Course Web Site

Student Evaluations

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JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

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CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

Schuessler, Joseph H. and Ibragimova, Bashorat, Hacking Framework Extended: The Role of Vulnerabilities, The Security-Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15-16, 2009.

Schuessler, Joseph H. and Ibragimova, Bashorat, Portable Privacy: Mobile Device Adoption, The Security-Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15-16, 2009.

Schuessler, Joseph H., An Information Systems Security Framework, Americas Conference for Information Systems 2007, Keystone, Colorado, August 9-12, 2007.

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PRESENTATIONS

Schuessler, Joseph H. and Ibragimova, Bashorat, Hacking Framework Extended: The Role of Vulnerabilities, The Security-Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15-16, 2009. (Presentation)

Schuessler, Joseph H. and Ibragimova, Bashorat, Portable Privacy: Mobile Device Adoption, The Security-Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15-16, 2009. (Presentation)

Schuessler, Joseph H.,  General Deterrence Theory: Assessing Information Systems Security in Large Versus Small Businesses, International Conference for Information Systems 2007 Doctoral Consortium. Montreal, Canada December 9-12, 2007.

Schuessler, Joseph H., An Information Systems Security Framework, Americas Conference for Information Systems 2007, Keystone, Colorado, August 9-12, 2007.

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PAPERS UNDER REVIEW

 

       

WORK IN PROGRESS

Schuessler, Joseph H. and Ryan, Sherry, An Information Systems Security Framework  (Preparing for submission to the European Journal of Information Systems)

Schuessler, Joseph H. General Deterrence Theory: Assessing Information Systems Security in Large Versus Small Businesses. (Target MISQ)

 

Schuessler, Joseph H., Information Systems Security: A Stage Theory (Target ICIS as research in progress)

 

Schuessler, Joseph H., The Dimensionality of Information Systems Security Threats, Countermeasures and Information Systems Security Effectiveness

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SPECIAL AWARDS and HONORS

2009-Business Computer Systems Ph.D. Scholar Award

2008-2009-University of North Texas Graduate School Thesis/Dissertation Award (TDA) - $20,000

2007-2008-Business Computer Information Systems Doctoral Academic Excellence Award-University of North Texas-COBA-ITDS

2007-2008-Best Doctoral Paper Scholarship-University of North Texas-COBA-ITDS

2007-COBA Dean’s Travel Scholarship-University of North Texas-COBA-Dean

2006-2007-IS Faculty Scholarship-University of North Texas-COBA-ITDS

2006-2007-Best Doctoral Paper Scholarship-University of North Texas-COBA-ITDS

2005-2006-Academic Achievement Scholarship-Robert Toulouse School of Graduate Studies

2005-2006-Texas Public Education Grant-University of North Texas

2005-2006-UNT Tuition Grant-Robert Toulouse School of Graduate Studies

2005-2006-IS Faculty Scholarship-University of North Texas-COBA-ITDS

Summer 2005-Texas Public Education Grant-State of Texas

2004-2005-Academic Achievement Scholarship-Robert Toulouse School of Graduate Studies

2004-2005-Texas Public Education Grant-State of Texas

2004-2005-UNT Tuition Grant-University of North Texas

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Association for Information Systems

Decision Sciences Institute
       
SERVICE
Mapped Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Information Assurance Training Standard for Senior System Managers (4012) certification to three existing courses taught within the Information Technology and Decision Sciences Department (ITDS)
Reviewer for SWDSI 2009 Information Security & Privacy Track (Reviewed 3 Papers)
       

OTHER

  • SWDSI 2009 Doctoral Consortium
  • ICIS 2007 Doctoral Consortium
  • Exam Passed: 9-2-1999
  • Exam Passed: 1-14-2004
  • Exam Passed 12-29-2008
    • Planning on obtaining Server+, Linux+, CEH, and CCE Certifications

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REFERENCES

Cengiz Capan

University of North Texas
ITDS Dept., College of Business Administration
PO Box 305249
Denton, TX 76203-5249

940-565-4660

capan@unt.edu

Dr. Victor Prybutok

University of North Texas
ITDS Dept., College of Business Administration
PO Box 305249
Denton, TX 76203-5249

940-565-4767

prybutok@unt.edu

Dr. Chang Koh

University of North Texas
ITDS Dept., College of Business Administration
PO Box 305249
Denton, TX 76203-5249

940-565-3625

kohce@unt.edu

Dr. Sherry Ryan

University of North Texas
ITDS Dept., College of Business Administration
PO Box 305249
Denton, TX 76203-5249

940-565-3106

ryans@unt.edu

Dr. John Windsor

University of North Texas
ITDS Dept., College of Business Administration
PO Box 305249
Denton, TX 76203-5249

940-565-4147

windsor@unt.edu

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