Johnathan Yerby
Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and Director Cyber Outreach Research and Education in Mercer University
Dr. Johnathan Yerby is an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at Mercer University's Department of Computer Science, where he leads innovative courses in cybersecurity, cyber forensics, and security awareness. With expertise spanning threat analysis, compliance frameworks, and emerging security technologies, Dr. Yerby is dedicated to preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
His research and teaching interests include cybersecurity education, cyber forensics investigations, instructional design for online learning, and building security-conscious organizational cultures. Dr. Yerby combines academic rigor with practical industry experience to deliver cutting-edge instruction in an increasingly critical field.