Alexandria University – PhD in Mathematics/Cryptography
Alexandria University – M.Sc. Computer Science
Alexandria University – B.Sc. Special Mathematics
Dr. Nick Basta joined Quincy University in August 2023 as faculty in the Cybersecurity program, where he teaches courses in Computer & Network Security, Computer Forensics & Incident Response, Data Communication & Computer Networks, and Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in Information Security. Dr. Basta holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (with a Focus on Number theory and Cryptography) and an M.Sc. in Computer Science.
With over 28 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Basta brings extensive expertise in cybersecurity, advanced mathematics, and computer science. Dr. Basta holds numerous professional certifications, including OSCP, CCISO, CISM, CISA, CISSP, PMP, and various certifications from CompTIA, EC-Council, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud, demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of cybersecurity practice.