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Jason Jenkins

Jason Jenkins

Jason Jenkins

Assistant Professor

Department

The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences

Education

M.S., Dakota State University
B.S., Dakota State University

Biography

Jason Jenkins is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences. While he’s taught a wide variety of courses since 2015, he regularly teaches software engineering, object-oriented design, and software security. He focuses on teaching students about best practices in software development, including software security and software design. He also enjoys advising undergraduate students and participating in campus service activities, such as club advising and serving on various committees.

Jenkins has over 20 years of IT-related experience, encompassing network administration, hardware and software support, software development, web development, information security, software product management, and computer science education.

Contact

Office Location: East Hall
Phone: (605) 256-5838
Email
Website

  • Software engineering
  • Object-oriented design
  • Software security
  • Cryptography

  • Secure software development

Course development grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2021.

Helped write the Privacy Assessments chapter for the book "Data Privacy Management" (first released in 2023).

IEEE 11th Annual Computing & Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC) - January 2021 - paper