Josh Brunty

Josh Brunty
Brunty gives the commencement speech at Marshall University's 2022 Winter Commencement Ceremony
Born1982 (age 42–43)
Salt Rock, WV
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationMarshall University (BA, MS)
Middle Georgia State University (ScD)
Scientific career
FieldsCybersecurity
Digital forensics
InstitutionsMarshall University
ThesisStudent Perceptions of Experiential-Based Learning Exercises in Cybersecurity Education
Websitewww.marshall.edu/cyber/profile/josh-brunty/

Josh Brunty is a Professor of Cybersecurity and Digital forensics at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.[1] He serves as head coach of the US Cyber Team for the International Cybersecurity Challenge and other international cybersecurity competitions.[2][3]

Early life

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Brunty was born in Salt Rock, West Virginia and attended Cabell Midland High School.[4][5]

Education

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Brunty earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Marshall University.[5] He later received his Ph.D. in Information Technology from Middle Georgia State University.[5][6][7]

Brunty's early research as a graduate student involved the automatic verification and validation of tools. These validation practices are commonplace in many modern digital forensics tools and lab practices.[8]

Career

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Prior to joining Marshall University in 2012, Brunty spent several years as a Digital Forensics Examiner and Laboratory Technical Leader in various laboratories, as well as serving on several federal and state-level cyber-crime task forces and panels. [9]

Brunty is the author of books, book chapters, and journal publications in the field of digital forensics, mobile device forensics, and social media investigation. [10]

Brunty has served as an expert source for major media outlets on a variety of cybersecurity topics. In 2021, he was featured in NBC News discussing antivirus software, where he explained that modern operating systems have evolved to include robust built-in security protections that eliminate the need for most people to purchase additional antivirus programs.[11] In 2022, he was quoted in El País, a major Spanish newspaper, where he discussed the evolving role of antivirus software and the importance of user behavior in cybersecurity.[12] In 2024, he was again quoted by NBC News as an expert on mobile device forensics and law enforcement's capabilities to access encrypted devices, providing analysis following the Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.[13]

Brunty is a frequent speaker at international and national digital forensic and security conferences, and guest lectures at various universities throughout the world.

References

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  1. ^ "Josh Brunty, Sc.D. - Forensic Science Graduate Program". Marshall University. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  2. ^ "Marshall professor named head coach of US Cyber Team". Marshall University News. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  3. ^ "Dr. Josh Brunty - Institute for Cyber Security". Marshall University. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  4. ^ [Marshall University Winter 2022 Commencement Speaker- Josh Brunty]. YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  5. ^ a b c "Helping Marshall Cyber reach new heights". Marshall University. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  6. ^ "MGA IT Alumnus Named US Cyber Team Head Coach". Middle Georgia State University. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  7. ^ "DSCIT Graduates". Middle Georgia State University. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  8. ^ "Article in DFI by our own Josh Brunty". Marshall University Forensic Science Center. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  9. ^ [1] Brunty Bio
  10. ^ [2] Amazon Author Page
  11. ^ Kang, Cecilia (2021-12-01). "Still paying for antivirus software? Experts say you probably don't need it". NBC News. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  12. ^ "Is antivirus software still essential?" El País. June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  13. ^ "Law enforcement has easy access to phones". NBC News. 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2025-06-27.


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