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Natalia Bell

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
110 Science Drive, Box 90271, Durham, NC 27708
110 Science Drive, Box 90271, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Associate Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs · 2025 - Present Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs, Pratt School of Engineering

In the News


Published November 17, 2025
(RO) The SMART Model for Workforce Development in the AI Era
Published October 11, 2022
Cyber Operators’ Dreaded Question: "What Do You Do?”

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Recent Publications


Level of Cybersecurity Readiness of Small and Medium Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) During COVID-19

Journal Article Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability · July 24, 2023 Considering the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, many NPOs, like other types of institutions, have migrated their operations to remote, virtual platforms to maintain at least a minimum level of activity. Consequently, the NPOs are experienci ... Full text Open Access Cite

A Framework to Implement Academic Digital Badges when Reskilling the IT Workforce

Journal Article Information Systems Education Journal · February 1, 2022 Information technology (IT) plays an increasingly significant role in today’s world. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased that reliance. Employers in all industries are struggling with considerable shortages of skilled IT workers and are seeking innovative ... Open Access Link to item Cite

An Interdisciplinary Study of Cybersecurity Investment in the Nonprofit Sector

Journal Article American Journal of Management · November 17, 2021 Cybersecurity is becoming a worldwide priority. It is critical for organizations to quantify losses from cybercrimes and make informed decisions on cybersecurity investments. This paper expands the body of knowledge in cybersecurity of nonprofit or ... Full text Open Access Cite
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Education


Marymount University · 2020 D.Sc.
Babes Bolyai University (Romania) · 2016 M.A.
Babes Bolyai University (Romania) · 2014 B.S.
Zhejiang University of Technology (China) · 2014 B.S.
Università Degli Studi di Verona (Italy) · 2014 B.S.