Publications

Books and Publications — Cyber AI Innovations LLC

Books

Elarde, J., Hasan, M., & Bruster, B. (2023). The Art of Defensive Programming: Enhancing Security in the Modern Era. Kendall Hunt Publishing.

A foundational guide to building secure, resilient software in the age of AI-driven development. The book explores defensive design, threat modeling, and code hardening techniques that protect systems from vulnerabilities and human error alike. It bridges theory and practice, equipping readers with actionable methods to enhance reliability and cybersecurity awareness across modern software projects.

Elarde, J., Bruster, B., & Hasan, M. (2025). Everyday AI: How to Transform Your Home Life with the Power of Artificial Intelligence. Amazon Kindle Desktop Publishing.

Everyday AI is a practical guide to integrating artificial intelligence into daily life — from managing personal productivity and home automation to enhancing learning and financial decision-making.

Written for readers without a technical background, this book bridges the gap between complex AI concepts and real-world applications. It shows how modern AI tools, from language models to smart assistants, can help individuals improve efficiency, creativity, and decision-making while maintaining privacy and digital security.

Key features include:

  • Real-world examples of AI use in communication, education, and home management.
  • Step-by-step guides to safely experiment with AI tools such as ChatGPT, image generators, and automation systems.
  • Practical strategies for balancing innovation with cybersecurity and ethical responsibility.

Everyday AI exemplifies Cyber AI Innovations LLC’s mission to make artificial intelligence accessible, secure, and empowering for everyone.

Academic Papers and Conference Proceedings

  • Elarde, J., Bruster, B., Hasan, M., Caldwell, N., Simmins, T., Wahab, A., Swanson, R., Wonuola, I., & Susskin, B. (2024, November). Software Orchestration vs. Traditional Software Development Techniques Using Students: A Comparative Analysis. ACM Mid-Southeast 2024.
  • Elarde, J., Bruster, B., & Hasan, M. (2024, November). Software Orchestration: A Paradigm for Software Development and Security Assessment using ChatGPT. Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges – Southeast (CCSC-SE) 2024.
  • Elarde, J., Bruster, B., & Hasan, M. (2023, November). The CTEEAM Process: A Pedagogical Approach to Digital Forensics Evidence Management and Bias Mitigation. ACM Mid-Southeast 2023.
  • Elarde, J., Bruster, B., & Hasan, M. (2023, November). The CTEEAM Process in Practice: An Evaluation of Its Role in Digital Forensics Education. CCSC-SE 2023.
  • Hasan, M., Bruster, B., & Elarde, J. (2022, October). Teaching Database Security in an Undergraduate Database Administration Course Serving Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity Students. SIGCSE TS 2023 Poster Paper.
  • Bruster, B., & Elarde, J. (2019, November). Implementing High Performance Search Using SIMD for Cybersecurity Applications. ACM Mid-Southeast Chapter Fall 2019 Conference.
  • Confer, W., Crews, J., Elarde, J., Larson, G., Kpelafiya, A., & Tamungang, B. (2019, November). Digital Forensics Evidence Ethics and Critical Thinking: An Alternative to Discussion-Based Pedagogy. ACM Mid-Southeast Chapter Fall 2019 Conference.
  • Bruster, B., & Elarde, J. (2017, November). Cloud Computing – Navigating the Security MAZE. ACM Mid-Southeast Chapter Fall 2017 Conference.
  • Elarde, J., & Bruster, B. (2016, November). Toward Improving Introductory Programming Student Course Success Rates: Experiences with a Modified Cohort Model to Student Success Sessions. CCSC-SE 2016 Conference.
  • Bruster, B., & Elarde, J. (2016, November). Launching Your Cyber Defense Competition. ACM Mid-Southeast Chapter Fall 2016 Conference.
  • Elarde, J., & Bruster, B. (2016, October). A Computer Organization Team Project: Introducing Performance Benchmarking to Students Using a Real-World Case Study. ACM SIGITE 2016 Conference.
  • Elarde, J., & Bruster, B. (2016, September). A Computer Architecture/Organization Team Project Assignment – Reverse Engineering MARIE. CCSC-MS 2016 Conference.
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