Cybersecurity (BS), April 2027
IT& Cybersecurity (MS), April 2028
My name is Jackson Knepper from North Georgia, and I am a junior in the cybersecurity program at BYU. I’m driven by solving real-world technical problems and seeing solutions through from concept to completion. I’m always looking to expand my expertise in cybersecurity, with a particular interest in web vulnerabilities and exploitation, and to take on challenges both within and beyond the field. Outside of academics, I perform in the BYU marching band’s drumline, and I spend most of my free time outdoors backpacking and camping. Above all, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful wife, who supports me in all that I pursue.
Publications:
Schooley, B., Hansen, D., Knepper, J., Hansen, Z., Smith, S., Bradley, E., Holland, T., Houston, J., Beere, E., Lunt, B., (2025). BAIT: A Social Engineering Practice Platform. SIGCITE '25: In Proceedings of the 26th ACM Annual Conference on Cybersecurity & Information Technology Education, (pp. 58 - 63)