Michael R Galde
- Assistant Professor of Practice
- Member of the Graduate Faculty
- (520) 626-2422
- Engineering, Rm. 304
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- michaelgalde@arizona.edu
Biography
Michael Galde is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, specializing in Industrial Cyber Operations, with a rich background spanning academia, industrial applications, intelligence operations, and cybersecurity research.
Michael has developed and delivered comprehensive courses on Cyber Operations, Network Analysis, Malware Analysis, and advanced topics like Industrial Control Systems Security at the University of Arizona. He has also led innovative research initiatives, including the Industrial Asymmetric Environment Surveillance (IAES) project.
Before his academic career, Michael served as a Cyber Security Engineer at the Nebraska Applied Research Institute, where he excelled in vulnerability assessments, tool creation, and reverse engineering. His experience also includes roles as an Intelligence Analyst for The Buffalo Group and the United States Army, where he provided critical intelligence services.
Michael holds a Master's in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Nebraska. He is globally recognized for his cybersecurity credentials, including the Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) and GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) certifications.
A frequent contributor to cybersecurity discussions, Michael has shared his insights on prominent media platforms and at key conferences. His expertise spans many areas, including malware analysis, industrial control systems security, and cyber-physical systems.
Degrees
- M.S. Cyber Security
- University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Master of Science
- University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, US
- B.S. Political Science
- University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Bachelor of Science
- University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Arts and Sciences, Omaha, US
Work Experience
- University of Arizona, Tucson (2020 - Ongoing)
- Nebraska Applied Research Institute (2017 - 2020)
Licensure & Certification
- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC (2018)
- GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), GIAC (2020)
Interests
Research
Rapid Deployment of Technical SystemsOT / IT Gap BridgesAir-Gapped Networks and InfrastructureAutomated Recovery of Industrial Control SystemsIndustrial Network VisibilityCybersecurity ImplementationsLarge Language ModelsMachine Learning in CybersecurityIndustrial Asymmetric Environment Surveillance (IAES)Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing in OT EnvironmentsCybersecurity Education and Workforce DevelopmentVideo Instructional Computerized Environments (VICE) for Remote LearningCyber-Physical Systems SecurityThreat Intelligence and Analysis
Teaching
Network AnalysisCybersecurityOperational Technology (OT)Cyber OperationsMalware Analysis and Reverse EngineeringIndustrial Control Systems SecurityDigital Forensics
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Active Cyber Defense
CYBV 400 (Spring 2025) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Spring 2025) -
Malware Threats & Analysis
CYBV 454 (Spring 2025) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Fall 2024) -
Intro to ICS Security
CYBV 330 (Fall 2024) -
Malware Threats & Analysis
CYBV 454 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Spring 2024) -
Malware Threats & Analysis
CYBV 454 (Spring 2024) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Fall 2023) -
Intro to ICS Security
CYBV 330 (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Spring 2023) -
Malware Threats & Analysis
CYBV 454 (Spring 2023) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Fall 2022) -
Malware Threats & Analysis
CYBV 454 (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Spring 2022) -
Intro to Cyber Operations
CYBV 385 (Spring 2022) -
Malware Threats & Analysis
CYBV 454 (Spring 2022) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Fall 2021) -
Intro to Cyber Operations
CYBV 385 (Fall 2021) -
Malware Threats & Analysis
CYBV 454 (Fall 2021)
2020-21 Courses
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Intro to Cyber Operations
CYBV 385 (Summer I 2021) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Spring 2021) -
Intro to Cyber Operations
CYBV 385 (Spring 2021) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Fall 2020) -
Intro to Cyber Operations
CYBV 385 (Fall 2020)
2019-20 Courses
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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
CYBV 301 (Summer I 2020) -
Intro Methods of Ntwk Analysis
CYBV 326 (Spring 2020) -
Intro to Cyber Operations
CYBV 385 (Spring 2020)
Scholarly Contributions
Presentations
- Galde, M. R., Wagner, P. E., & Alharthi, D. N. (2023). Who's Watching Who: Hacking IP Cameras. CactusCon11 2023. Mesa, AZ.
Creative Productions
- Galde, M. R. (2020. Video Instructional Computerized Environment. Content Streaming. College of Applied Science and Technology: University of Arizona CAST.
