Derek Fisher

Derek Fisher brings nearly 30 years of experience in cybersecurity and engineering across sectors including finance, healthcare, and defense. He’s the author of Alicia Connected, a children’s book series on cybersecurity, and The Application Security Program Handbook. As Program Director and Associate Professor at Temple University, Derek teaches software security and leads efforts to develop the next generation of cyber professionals. A frequent speaker and content creator, he’s passionate about making security accessible and impactful—from classrooms to codebases.