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Connie Peterson Uthoff is an American cybersecurity academic, policy strategist, and author. She serves as Program Director of the Master’s in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management and as an Assistant Professor at the George Washington University (GWU) College of Professional Studies.[1] Uthoff's work focuses on national cybersecurity strategy, cyber intelligence, risk management, and public–private sector collaboration. She has contributed to academic publications, advised on cyber policy development, and spoken publicly on infrastructure resilience, emerging technologies, and disinformation threats.[2][3]
Connie Peterson Uthoff | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | St. Olaf College (BA), American Military University (MA), George Washington University (doctoral candidate) |
| Occupation(s) | Cybersecurity educator, author |
| Employer | George Washington University |
| Known for | Cybersecurity strategy education |
Education
Uthoff earned a B.A. in history from St. Olaf College and an M.A. in intelligence studies from American Military University. She completed executive education programs at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Graduate School of Education.[1] She is a doctoral candidate at GWU in human and organizational learning, with a focus on executive leadership.[1]
Career
Uthoff serves as program director and assistant professor for George Washington University’s Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management.[4] In this role, she oversees curriculum development and teaches graduate-level courses on cyber intelligence, risk management, emerging technologies, and cybersecurity policy.[1]
Earlier in her career, Uthoff worked on government and industry projects related to interagency coordination, infrastructure protection, and information sharing.[5][6]
She also serves as faculty advisor to cybersecurity students and engages with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives aimed at expanding access to national security careers.[1]
Publications
- Cyber Intelligence: Actors, Policies and Practices (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2022)[7]
- Contributor to Strategic Cyber Intelligence: An Examination of Practices across Industry, Government, and Military (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015)[8]
- Co-author of a chapter in Current and Emerging Trends in Cyber Operations (Springer, 2015)[9]
- Articles in United States Cybersecurity Magazine on AI, critical infrastructure, and cyber governance.[10]
Conferences and public engagement
- Keynote speaker and organizer, GWU “Cybersecurity: Stronger Together” Conference (2025)[11]
- Panelist, University Cyber Forum (2023)[12]
- Speaker, President’s Roundtable CEO Summit on Cybersecurity (2017)[13]
Media
- Profiled in Washington Post Express (2018) on cybersecurity education at GWU[5]
- Quoted in Newswise (2024) during a major infrastructure outage[2]
- Contributor to United States Cybersecurity Magazine[10]
- Featured in GWU’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month tip sheet (2022)[14]
- Interviewed by Voice of America (2023) on disinformation campaigns[15]
- Quoted by OKC Fox (2025) on cybersecurity risks to infrastructure[16]
- Listed as a featured speaker in Washington Business Journal for a “Women in Homeland Security” event (2022).[6]
Audio and video
- Guest, The Professionals Podcast (2023) on AI and cyberwarfare[17]
- Panelist, GWU “Cybersecurity Leadership and Policy” webinar (2023)[18]
- Featured, CyberInsights “Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity” series (2022)[19]
- Contributor, National Security Archive webinar (2021)[20]
- Guest on The Watchers podcast (March 5, 2025, Episode 17: "Connie Uthoff on geopolitics, cyberwarfare, AI and emerging technologies").[21]
Awards
- Congressional Medal of Distinction (2007), noted in her university biography and conferred by civic or political organizations[1]
- National Leadership Award (2006), for contributions to cyber policy[1]
- Businesswoman of the Year (2006), for work in information security[1]
Affiliations
- Honorary Chair, Business Advisory Council (2006–2007)[1]
- Program Director, Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management, GWU[22]
- Faculty Advisor, Cybersecurity Strategy Student Association[23]
- Contributor, United States Cybersecurity Magazine[24]
- Participant, Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Initiative (ICDI)[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Connie Peterson Uthoff". College of Professional Studies. George Washington University. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Expert Available: Global Computer Outage Disrupts Critical Infrastructure". Newswise. July 18, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "GW Business & Policy Forum 2023: Speaker Biographies". GW Business & Policy Forum. George Washington University. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Professor Connie Uthoff Publishes Cyber Intelligence Book". College of Professional Studies. George Washington University. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Today's cybersecurity programs aren't just for engineers". The Washington Post. October 17, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "GW's Fireside Chat with Women in Homeland Security". Washington Business Journal. March 2, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Cyber Intelligence: Actors, Policies, and Practices". Lynne Rienner Publishers. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ Strategic Cyber Intelligence: An Examination of Practices across Industry, Government, and Military. Studies in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity. Palgrave Macmillan. 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ Current and Emerging Trends in Cyber Operations: Policy, Strategy and Practice. Springer. 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Connie Peterson Uthoff – Author". United States Cybersecurity Magazine. American Publishing, LLC. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "George Washington University Hosts Inaugural Cybersecurity Conference". GW Today. George Washington University. March 3, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "GW Brings Industry and Government Leaders Together for Inaugural Cybersecurity Forum". GW Today. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "CPS Faculty Presents at Cybersecurity Strategy CEO Summit". College of Professional Studies. George Washington University. October 19, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Media Tip Sheet: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month". GW Media Relations. October 3, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Foreign Influence Campaigns Ramp Up to Target U.S. Voters". Voice of America. March 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Hack of Florida water facility highlights critical infrastructure vulnerabilities". OKC Fox. June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "The Professionals Podcast: Adapting to the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape". Apple Podcasts. October 10, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ Cybersecurity Leadership and Policy – GWU Webinar Series. George Washington University. 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity – A Conversation with Connie Uthoff. CyberInsights. 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "OCR of document listing Connie Peterson Uthoff at Cyber Academy webinar". National Security Archive. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Connie Uthoff on geopolitics, cyberwarfare, AI and emerging technologies". The Watchers. March 5, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Connie Peterson Uthoff". College of Professional Studies. George Washington University. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "College of Professional Studies: Connie Peterson Uthoff". Cyber@GW. George Washington University. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Connie Peterson Uthoff". United States Cybersecurity Magazine. American Publishing, LLC. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
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