Our Mission
Provide affordable information security services, curated open-source threat intelligence reports, and specialized training to educate small to medium-sized businesses, nonprofits, and historically underserved and underrepresented communities within Madison County, Indiana.
Train and equip students for a career in public service in both public and private sectors with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations required to preserve and promote security in every aspect of American society.
Our Story
Cybersecurity is a critical component of business for every organization. It is highly dependent on the availability of highly trained and qualified personnel who can respond to problems with strong critical thinking, creativity, and a strong understanding of ethics.
The Anderson University Center for Security Studies and Cyber Defense (AU CSSCD) serves as an information security and open-source intelligence (OSINT) consulting group and as a talent pipeline for established businesses after graduation from Anderson University.
Anderson University established the CSSCD on April 12th, 2022, through grants from the Lilly Endowment and Avis Foundations to address those needs. The AU CSSCD trains and equips students through a combination of interactive academic and practical experiences, preparing them for a career in public service with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations required to preserve and promote security in every sector of American society - while actively making a positive, tangible impact by helping secure organizations that may not be able to afford help otherwise.
Our Leadership
David Dungan
Executive Director
AU CSSCD
David Dungan serves as Executive Director and has over 25 years of law enforcement experience in the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.
He has a history of public service leadership with a passion for strong client relationships. He most recently served as a public and private sector liaison at the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center.
Nathan Neal
Local Cyber Center Director
AU CSSCD
Nathan Neal serves as the Local Cyber Center Director. He recently graduated as a top cybersecurity student in December 2021 from Anderson University. His dedication and work ethic allowed him to achieve Magna Cum Laude honors and maintain a 3.861 GPA.
He recently served in the United States Air Force where he held a high-level security clearance. He was entrusted with the operational readiness of the Minuteman III weapon system; and the security and defense of the nation.
Dr. Scott Moats
President
Anderson University
Dr. Scott Moats brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education, having held leadership and academic positions at institutions including Crown College (Minn.), Bethel University (Minn.), and Southwest Baptist University (Mo.). He has also served as a consultant for Azusa Pacific University (Calif.), and a consultant, evaluator, and accreditation liaison officer for the Higher Learning Commission.
Dr. Moats holds a Ph.D. in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota, along with an MBA from Crown College and an M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary. His expertise in educational leadership, strategic planning, and financial stewardship aligns with Anderson University’s mission to prepare students for lives of faith and service.
