Scott Ksander is the Executive Director for IT Networks and Security and holds a courtesy appointment as Assistant Professor with the College of Technology where he helps teach classes dealing with Computer Forensics. Scott also serves as Purdue's Chief Information Security Officer. Recently Scott has also been named as an Associate Member in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Over the past few years, Scott has worked to develop a strong relationship with local law enforcement authorities to provide information forensics support. Scott is also actively involved with students on the Purdue campus. He has served almost 17 years with the University's Faculty Fellows program, and was recognized by the Purdue Alumni Association with their Special Boilermaker Award, which recognizes “individuals who have contributed significantly to improving the quality of life and betterment of the educational experience for Purdue students”. Scott is a self-described "computer geek". His passion for computing and technology started as the result of a 5th grade science project, and has continued ever since. Scott received a BS degree in Computer Science from Purdue University in 1974. After a successful career with Control Data Corporation in Minneapolis, Scott returned to Purdue in 1987 to join the Purdue University Computing Center. Scott served as an Associate Director of the Computing Center, responsible for building the campus data network and the instructional computing facilities.
Purdue University
BS Computer Science