Mercer formally receives NSA Center of Academic Excellence designation
Mercer announced the formal receipt of the NSA Center of Academic Excellence designation in cyber defense.
Media, Public Commentary, and Professional Coverage
Media & Press
This archive brings together selected interviews, expert commentary, research coverage, institutional news, program announcements, and earlier professional coverage involving Dr. Yerby’s work in cybersecurity, privacy, education, digital forensics, student development, and public engagement.
Featured Media
Want to jumpstart your career? Attend a national convention
A Mercer article encouraging students to consider a national convention as part of professional preparation.
Mercer student creates AI curriculum for youth as part of summer research project
Coverage of a student research project focused on building AI curriculum for younger learners.
Mercer designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Mercer’s designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense was announced publicly.
How to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime, according to Mercer experts
A Mercer feature on common cybercrime risks and practical prevention advice.
Recent Coverage, 2021 to Present
What Georgia’s new social media law HB 351 means for kids and parents
Television coverage explaining how Georgia’s social media law affects families and young users.
Expert talks about the dangers of having TikTok and why the possible ban is necessary
Television coverage of public commentary on TikTok, privacy, and the policy debate around a possible ban.
Federal laws needed to protect users from confusing privacy policies, research shows
Coverage of research on privacy policies and the legal clarity that users need when interacting with digital services.
Georgia lawmakers push for state TikTok ban
Television coverage of the state-level debate over TikTok and related policy concerns.
Mercer named a member of U.S. CYBERCOM Academic Engagement Network
Mercer joined the U.S. CYBERCOM Academic Engagement Network.
Earlier Media Archive, 2013 to 2020
View Earlier Coverage, 2013 to 2020
2019
Ways to keep social media information safe from online predators
Television coverage focused on helping families think about social media safety and online predators.
2018
What does your device know about you
Television segment discussing mobile-device tracking, privacy exposure, and practical user awareness.
Facebook isn't free Experts call users social capital
Television segment addressing social media business models, user data value, and privacy implications for the public.
2017
Middle Georgia State University earns NSA and DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education designation
Coverage describing the CAE-CD self-study and application work completed in 2017.
Middle Georgia State University earns National Centers of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence designation
Coverage noting the CDFAE designation and the related DC3 schools listing.
2016
NPR / GPB interview about forensics and security
Interview discussion on digital forensics and security for a public audience.
Middle Georgia State students fight cyber crime
Coverage of student cyber defense activity at Middle Georgia State.
2015
MGS Cyber Knights continue hacker-fighting success
Coverage of continued success by the Cyber Knights competition team.
2014
Georgia State College opens digital forensics lab
Coverage of the opening of a digital forensics lab at Georgia State College.
MGA Opens Cyber Forensics Lab
Coverage describing the creation of a cyber forensics lab on the Macon campus in 2014.
Cyber Knights continue success in collegiate cyber defense competition
Coverage highlighting the Cyber Knights’ continued performance in collegiate cyber defense competition.
2013
Is It Legal and Ethical To Use Employee Computer Monitoring Software?
Commentary on computer monitoring software, digital work, and employee use of technology.