J. Michael McConnell

Academic Profile

Academic Background: M.S., Systems Management, University of Southern California, 1975; B.S., Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, 1965.

Research Interests: Intelligence studies, cybersecurity, and national security policy.

Appointments: Clinical Professor of Information Security & Intelligence, School of Information, University of South Florida, Tampa; Former Director of National Intelligence (2007-2009).

Publications: Articles in Foreign Affairs and Intelligence and National Security.

Additional Contributions: Advises on U.S. intelligence policy and teaches classified information handling.