Meet the Professors
Eric Berkowitz
Professor of Cybersecurity, Computer Information Technology
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847/543-2742
eberkowitz@clcillinois.edu
My discipline specialties are cyber security and defense, and machine intelligence. I have been in the military, in government and in industry in addition to being a professor and director of a cyber security research center. Cybersecurity is a fascinating technological field and at the same time is deeply human. My teaching style demystifies the technically complex elements, and my goal is to help all interested students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed and advance in the profession.
Specialties:游戏编程,Linux。
Teaching full time at CLC since:2003.
Subjects taught at CLC:办公软件，计算机，Linux操作系统，c++编程，游戏开发(设计和数学)。
Other professional experience:Senior system analyst/developer at Lucent Technologies; systems analyst at Bell Communication Research.
Education:M.S. and Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Main goal in teaching:My main goal is to encourage and guide students to improve their critical thinking, prepare for future work and study and meet present challenges with enjoyment.
Specialties:Networking, IT security, A+ certification, PC technology and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certifications.
Teaching full time at CLC since:2001; previously, he worked as a lead instructor for a network engineering and management program at a private computer learning center.
Subjects taught at CLC:计算机硬件和软件概述，操作系统，互联网，计算机网络，服务器管理，网络安全和桌面支持。
Other professional experience:Worked as a consultant, training corporate employees in various industry certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA, as well as constructing and troubleshooting data and telecommunications networks. He also worked as a systems administrator and was responsible for designing, organizing, modifying and supporting a company's computer systems (LANs, WANs, Internet and intranet systems and network segments).
Education:M.S. from Indian Institute of Technology, University of Alberta and DeVry University; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer.
What inspires me about my field:I find a tremendous opportunity to learn new technology and skills which I enjoy passing on to students.
Specialties:Web development.
Teaching full time at CLC since:2001; previously taught for two years as a CLC adjunct.
Subjects taught at CLC:Introduction to computers, programming, web page creation and scripting, PHP Programming and Adobe Dreamweaver.
Education:B.S., Northern Illinois University, M.A., Webster University.
Main goal in teaching:I find gratification in imparting technical skills and knowledge. In particular, I enjoy working with students to facilitate mastery of a field and helping them to reach their personal and professional development goals. Realizing the value of education, I want to inspire students and make a difference in their lives.