Cyber Guardian. Digital Innovator.
Dr. Nyteisha Bookert is a cybersecurity scholar, educator, and mentor advancing privacy and protection in smart technologies. A proud first-generation graduate, she earned her B.S. in Computer Science from South Carolina State University in 2015 and later completed her M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science at North Carolina A&T State University, where her research examined privacy threats and vulnerabilities in smart healthcare devices.
She began her career in the federal government, where she helped design, test, and evaluate cybersecurity software and systems at the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. Motivated by a desire to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, she transitioned into academia. As an Assistant Professor at Shaw University, she led K–12 outreach that reached over 1,000 students and secured a $450,000 NSF grant to study disparities in smart technology privacy. In 2025, she returned to SC State as an Assistant Professor to drive growth, innovation, and student success within the fast-growing cybersecurity program.
Deeply committed to service and mentorship, Dr. Bookert has supported students and colleagues at every stage of their journeys. She has led youth coding camps and cybersecurity workshops for K–12 students, guided undergraduates in research and professional development, and mentored advanced graduate students and early-career researchers through the Building Future Faculty in STEM program. She has also provided scholarships and educational resources to South Carolina students. Her mentorship creates pathways for students to build skills, gain hands-on experience, and achieve success in their future careers.
Through her research, teaching, and service, Dr. Bookert helps build a more skilled, secure, and connected technological world.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science – NC A&T, 2023
- Master of Science, Computer Science – NC A&T, 2017
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science – SC State University, 2015