Help Advance Research on the Diffusion of Cybersecurity Practices in DoD Software Development!
🔹 We Need Your Help to Find the Right Participants! 🔹
If you work with or know software developers who are involved in secure coding and software development processes, you may be able to assist with this research project by passing this website along to them.
📢 Please share this opportunity with developers who meet the criteria below!
Developers, please click here.
Participants must:
· Be currently employed by a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor
· Have at least 3 years of experience with the waterfall software development model
· Be involved in implementing cybersecurity practices throughout the software development lifecycle
· Be able to discuss your work without violating security clearance or confidentiality obligations
· Be in good standing at your workplace (not currently on disciplinary probation)
You cannot participate if?
· You work on classified or sensitive projects that cannot be discussed, even in general terms
· You are currently on disciplinary probation
· You have a close personal or professional relationship with the researcher (e.g., work for the same company or are family members)
Why This Research Matters
This study is part of the researcher’s doctoral education program. It examines how software developers in DoD contractor firms perceive, adopt and diffuse structured security testing practices in the waterfall development model to improve software security.
What Developers Need to Know
🔹 One-time, confidential Zoom interview (45–60 minutes)
🔹 Voluntary participation – participants may withdraw at any time
🔹 Participants will be de-identified to ensure confidentiality
🔹 Participants will receive a $100 Amazon gift card upon completing the interview and transcript review
🔐 Important Note on Privacy
Participants will not be asked to share the name of their employer or any details about specific projects. The study focuses solely on your personal experiences and perspectives regarding how cybersecurity principles—particularly structured security testing—are communicated, adopted, and applied within the waterfall development model.
📩 How to Participate
If you know someone who may qualify, please have them contact the researcher directly to express interest and receive eligibility screening information:
📌 Michael R. Smith
msmith891@capellauniversity.edu
(217) 919-0484
Your Help Makes a Difference!
By simply passing along this URL, you can support vital cybersecurity research and help improve software security practices in DoD contracting environments.
👉 Thank you for your support! 👈