About

An award-winning educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and cybersecurity researcher, Dr. Erik Huffman is a founding researcher in the emerging field of Cyberpsychology–the study of how the human brain works while in a cyber environment.

His pioneering research in cyberpsychology has begun to uncover biological deficiencies in humans that function for survival in face-to-face interactions but do not activate in a cyber environment. These vulnerabilities allow cyberattacks, such as phishing and digital social engineering, to continue to thrive even as awareness grows. People are often the weakest link in the cyber environment, and Dr. Huffman is working to explain how the problem persists and what can be done to mitigate. 

Dr. Huffman has been presented his research at NASA-Goddard, CyberWyoming, ISACA, TedxColoradoSprings, and TedXManitouSprings. To date, he has conducted studies totaling over 20,000 participants, and he has applied his research with trailblazing results in more than 220 organizations worldwide.  



Awards & Recognition

  • AFCEA 40 Under 40 Award (2022) for significant contributions in a STEM field by providing innovation, thought leadership and support

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion (2021) by the Colorado Springs Business Journal

  • Who’s Who in Cybersecurity (2021) by Top Cyber News Magazine

  • Top 5 Most Influential Young Professional (2020) in the state of Colorado by ColoradoBiz Magazine

  • Social Impact Company of the Year (2018 and 2019) by the Colorado Springs Business Journal

  • Colorado Springs Mayor’s Young Leader in Education (2018)

  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2018) by the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center

  • Colorado Springs Business Journal Rising Star Award (2018)