Adam Scott Wandt, JD, MPA
Associate Professor of Public Policy & Deputy Chair for Technology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY)
Academic & Professional Appointments
Academic Appointments
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
September 2023 - PresentAssociate Professor of Public Policy
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
January 2005 - August 2023Assistant Professor / Deputy Chair / Fellow
- Assistant Professor of Public Policy (January 2013 – August 2023)
- Deputy Chair for Technology, Department of Public Management (September 2018 - present)
- Faculty Fellow for Online Learning (September 2011 – June 2016)
- Deputy Chair for Academic Technology (August 2009 – May 2017)
- Chair and Senior Researcher: CUNY Skunkworks (January 2010 – June 2016)
- Instructor (August 2009 – January 2014)
- Substitute Assistant Professor (August 2007 – August 2009)
- Adjunct Assistant Professor (September 2005 – August 2007)
- Adjunct Lecturer (January 2005 – August 2005)
Association of Inspectors' General, New York, NY
February 2012 – PresentInstructor
- Institute Instructor for digital forensics, smartphone investigations/security, and social media investigations for the Certified Inspector General (CIG) and Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI) programs.
Professional Experience
ProfWorkBench, LLC, New York, NY
March 2026 - PresentFounder & Chief Software Architect
- Established a premium, privacy-first software development firm focused on native macOS and iOS forensics, data sanitization, and compliance tools.
- Engineered a suite of 14 native applications (including DEV, OverWrite, WADL, and QRLume) enforcing a strict zero-telemetry, air-gapped architectural standard.
- Designed system integration frameworks enabling secure, local cryptographic verification and chain-of-custody tracking for law enforcement, corporate counsel, and investigative agencies.
Education
J.D.
May 2005Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, NY
Legal Thesis: Selection of New York State Supreme Court Judges: Are Elections Only a Formality? | Housing Rights Clinic
M.P.A.
January 2002John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Graduated with Honors | Member of the Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society
B.A. Government
May 2000John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Sponsored Grants & Funding
BJA FY24 Economic, High-Technology, White Collar, and Internet Crime Prevention National Training and Technical Assistance Program (Subaward)
Investigators: Maras, M.-H. (Director and PI) and Wandt, A. S. (co-PI)
Sponsor: National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) (subaward under U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Developing State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Agencies’ Investigative Capacities Through IoT Database Enhancement, Online and In-Person Training, and Community Awareness (BJA IoT TTA Program)
Investigators: Maras, M.-H. (Director and PI) and Wandt, A. S. (co-PI)
Sponsor: Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Cybercrime Investigations Laboratory and Research Suite (Federal Appropriation)
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (secured via U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler)
IoT Database: Consumer Device Specifications and Vulnerability Assessments
Investigators: Maras, M.-H. (Director and PI) and Wandt, A. S. (co-PI)
Sponsor: Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) (Base Award + Supplements I & II)
Economic, High-Technology, White Collar and Internet Crime Prevention National Training and Technical Assistance Program
Investigators: Maras, M.-H. (Director and PI), Wandt, A. S. (co-PI). John Jay College and the National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance
Sponsor: Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) (Base Award + Supplements I & II)
Detecting Fentanyl and Major Players in Darknet Drug Markets by Analyzing Drug Networks and Developing a Threat Assessment Tool
Investigators: Arsovska, J., Maras, M., Wandt, A.
Sponsor: National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice
Publications
Refereed Academic Papers
- 2025.Maras, M.-H., Wandt, A., & Arsovska, J. Detecting Fentanyl and major players in darknet drug markets by analyzing drug networks and developing a threat assessment tool, Global, 2020-2022. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor]. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR39131.v1
- 2023.Maras, M.-H., Logie, K., Arsovska, J., Wandt, A. S., & Barthuly, B. Decoding hidden darknet networks: What we learned about the illicit fentanyl trade on AlphaBay. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 68(5), 1451-1469.
- 2023.Maras, M.-H., Arsovska, J., Wandt, A., & Logie, K. Keeping pace with the evolution of illicit darknet markets: Identifying trust signals and developing a vendor trustworthiness index. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 39(2), 276–297.
- 2023.Maras, M.-H., Miranda, M. D., & Wandt, A. S. The use of COVID-19 contact tracing app data as evidence of a crime. Science & Justice, 63(2), 158-163.
- 2024.Maras, M.-H., Arsovska, J., Wandt, A., Knieps, M., & Logie, K. The SECI model and darknet markets: Knowledge creation and sharing in criminal organizations and communities of practice. European Journal of Criminology, 21(2), 165–190.
- 2022.Edelman, M., Holden, J., & Wandt, A. U.S. fantasy sports law: Fifteen years after UIGEA. The Ohio State Law Journal, 83, 117.
- 2020.Wandt, A. Tort: Property. In L. Shapiro & M.-H. Maras (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Security and Emergency Management. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69891-5_251_1
- 2020.Maras, M.-H., & Wandt, A. S. Case Commentary State of Ohio v. Ross Compton: Internet-enabled medical device data introduced as evidence of arson and insurance fraud. International Journal of Evidence and Proof, 24(3), 321-328.
- 2020.Eller, W., & Wandt, A. Contemporary policy challenges in protecting the homeland. Policy Studies Journal’s Public Policy Yearbook. https://doi.org/10.1111/psj.12386
- 2019.Maras, M.-H., & Wandt, A. Enabling mass surveillance: Data aggregation in the age of big data and the Internet of Things. Journal of Cyber Policy, 4(2), 160-177.
Professional & Editorial Reports
- 2021.Wandt, A. NBC News: Think “YouTube, TikTok helped police in Gabby Petito case. How social media can aid in others.” Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/youtube-tiktok-helped-police-gabby-petito-case-how-social-media-ncna1280522
- 2013.Wandt, A. Title V: External review. Academic technology evaluation for Borough of Manhattan Community College: College Quest Learning Management System.
- 2005.Sinnreich, J., Wandt, A. S., et al. Suffolk County vector control & wetlands management - long term plan and environmental impact statement: Law & management programs. Suffolk County Department of Health Services & Suffolk County Department of Public Works.
- 2000.Huntington Community First Aid Squad. Department rules and regulations.
- 2000.City of Long Beach Police Department. Seasonal Officer Training Program and Guide Book.
Intellectual Property & Software
Academic & Government Collaboration Software
Wire-light Financial Forensics Software
2022Authors: Wandt, A., Fernez, M., Wang, M.
Developed in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance. Hosted at the National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance, New York Office.
CP30: Anti Child Predator and Counter Terrorism Analysis Program
2019Authors: Wandt, A., Logie, K., et al
Developed in partnership with and hosted at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Office.
ProfWorkBench LLC (Commercial & Forensic Suite)
Zero-telemetry, forensic-grade utilities built for macOS and iOS.
Digital Evidence Vault (DEV)
Available NowCapture mathematically immutable digital evidence. Secure court-admissible media with native SHA-256 hashes and PKI timestamping.
OverWrite
Available NowAdvanced Disk Sanitization Software. Hardware-aware precision erasure with verifiable NIST compliant certificates.
WADL
Available NowAn open academic provenance and transparency disclosure standard for AI-assisted workflows.
QRLume
Available NowA specialized, zero-telemetry forensic QR code scanner engineered for professionals to safely inspect, deconstruct, and log payloads without executing malicious links natively.
HashLume
Under ReviewProfessional Hash & Checksum Analyzer. Verify file integrity with precision and cryptographic chain-of-custody.
pcapLume
Coming June 2026Offline network packet diagnostics, Layer-2 hardware vendor mapping, and local malware forensics sandboxing.
Selected Presentations
- 2025.Wandt, A., Kom, L. “Pioneering the new Data Frontier: Public Sector Adoption of Private Sector Advancements.” 2025 Stockholm Criminology Symposium. Stockholm, Sweden. June 9, 2025.
- 2024.Wandt, A. “TLSA Presents - AI, Quantum, and Beyond: On the Precipice of the Future.” (Invited). USC Rice School of Law. January 25, 2024
- 2023.Wandt, A. “AI, Quantum, and Beyond: On the Precipice of the Future.” (Invited). SC Decoded 2023: Emerging Technologies that Drive Competitive Advantage. South Carolina Department of Commerce. North Myrtle Beach, SC. September 13, 2023.
- 2023.Kom, L., Wandt, A. “Cryptocurrency Investigations for Law Enforcement.” (Invited). The Federal Bureau of Investigation: Joint Terrorism Taskforce. New York City. March 9th 2023.
- 2023.Wandt, A. et. al. “Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection.” (Invited). New York City Bar Association. New York City. January 31, 2023.
- 2022.Wandt, A. “Managing Your Firm’s Professional and Cyber Risks in a Hybrid World.” (Invited). New York City Bar Association: Small Law Firm Symposium. New York City. November 10, 2022.
- 2022.Kom, L., Wandt, A., Williams, S. “Cryptocurrency Investigations for Law Enforcement” (Invited). The Federal Bureau of Investigation: Joint Terrorism Taskforce. New York City. November 2-3 2022.
- 2022.Maras, M., and Wandt, A. “We Bought it on the Dark Web” (Invited Briefing). The Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. March 30, 2022.
- 2022.Chen, S., Johnson, H., Wandt, A. “Not for Big Law Only - Cyber Security for the Small Law Firm and Solo Practitioner.” (Invited). New York City Bar Association: Continuing Legal Education. New York City, March 29, 2022.
- 2022.Bambara, J., Shaghaghi, S., and Wandt, A. “Metaverse and the Law.” (Invited). New York County Lawyers Association: Continuing Legal Education. New York City, March 2, 2022.
- 2022.Wandt, A. et. al., “The Link Between Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights.” (Invited). John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni Association. Virtual Zoom Webinar, February 17, 2022.
- 2021.Wandt, A. et. al., “Blockchain Technology: Revolutionizing Privacy and Security.” (Invited). New York City Bar Association: Continuing Legal Education. Virtual Zoom Webinar, December 8, 2021.
- 2021.Maras, M., and Wandt, A. “COVID Related Fraud and Cybercrime.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation: New York Office, October 5, 2021.
- 2021.Wandt, A. “Changes in Global Cybercrime Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” (Invited). Defense Council on Integrity and Efficiency: Technology Committee, Cyberspace Operations (CSO) Directorate, The Department of Defense: Inspector General. The Pentagon Reservation: The Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia, Virtual Webex, May 13, 2021.
- 2021.Krehel, O., Maras, M., McFarland, J., and Wandt, A. “Growing Trends in Cyber Security.” (Invited). John Jay College Alumni Reunion 2021, Virtual, April 22, 2021.
- 2020.Wandt, A. “Transition from Audit to Investigation: Following the Digital Trail.” (Invited). 2020 Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers Association. Orlando, Florida, February 27, 2020.
- 2019.Maras, M., and Wandt, A. “Open Source Intelligence.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation: New York Office, December 17, 2019.
- 2019.Wandt, A. “Digital Investigations: Smartphone, IoT, and Social Media Data Collection for Intelligence and Investigations.” (Invited Plenary) 2019 Administrative Investigations Symposium. The Department of Defense: Inspector General. The Pentagon Reservation: The Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia, May 22, 2019.
- 2018.Wandt, A. et. al., “Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: It Is As Easy As Pizza.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation: New York Office. New York, NY, November 14, 2018.
- 2018.Wandt, A., “Spearphishing 101: How Hackers are Penetrating Your Agency’s Digital Defenses.” The Association of Inspectors General 2018 Annual Conference. (Invited Plenary). Chicago, Illinois, October 24, 2018.
- 2018.Wandt, A. et. al., “Advanced Blockchain Analysis and Cryptocurrency Investigations.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation: Joint Terrorist Taskforce. New York, NY, October 17, 2018.
- 2018.Wandt, A. “The Future of Digital Investigations: Smartphone, IoT, and Social Media Data Collection for Intelligence and Investigations.” The Department of Defense: Inspector General. The Pentagon Reservation: The Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia, September 19-20, 2018.
- 2018.Maras, M., and Wandt, A. “IoT Data Collection and Analytics” The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Joint Terrorist Taskforce. May 2, 2018.
- 2018.Maras, M., and Wandt, A. “Protective Methods for the Digital Age” Symposium on Women in Law Enforcement: Sponsored by John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the The Federal Bureau of Investigation, March 23, 2018.
- 2018.Maras, M., and Wandt, A. “Hacking...You ~ Phishing, Spearphishing, and Whaling: Email Forensics and Countermeasures,” The Federal Bureau of Investigation: New York Office, February 28, 2018.
- 2018.Maras, M., and Wandt, A. “Data Collection Efforts and Investigations: The Internet of Things.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation: New York Office, January 17, 2018.
- 2015.Wandt, A., “Online Security and Privacy for Security Practitioners.” Invited Keynote: American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) New York City YP Chapter. New York, New York, September 2015.
- 2013.Wandt, A.,“BYOD Classroom Success” Invited Speaker Sloan-C , Orlando, Florida, November 2013
- 2013.Wandt, A., et. al.. “MOOCS” Invited Speaker Educause, Anaheim, California, October 2013.
Honors, Awards & Distinctions
- John Jay College Distinguished Faculty Service to Students Award, 2020
- John Jay College Distinguished Teaching Award, 2014
- The Ribaudo Award for Academic Excellence, December 2010
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Graduate Dean’s List Dinner, Most Number of Student Nominations Received: Faculty Member of Distinction and Influence, 2008
- New York State Senate – Proclamation of Recognition & Distinction, 2002
- New York State Assembly – Citation, 2002
- New York State Assembly – Merit Award, 2002
- Suffolk County Executive’s Certificate of Achievement, 2002
- Suffolk County Legislature’s Certificate of Notable Recognition, 2002
- New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association – Unit Citation, 2002
- New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association – Leadership Award, 2001
- Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services Council – Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year, Runner-up, 2001
- Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services Council – Award of Merit, 2000 and 2001
- Suffolk County Police Department Public Service Award, May 1997
Teaching Experience & Courses Developed
Graduate Courses Developed & Taught
- FCM 740: Data Communications: Interception, Forensics, and Security
- FCM 749: Cyber Investigations: Software and Automation
- PAD 750: Security of Information and Technology
- PAD 713: Information in Inspection and Oversight
- PAD 747: Technology and Computer Programs in Public Policy and Public Management
- PAD 736: How to Start a Not-For-Profit in the State of New York
- PAD 770: Quantitative Analysis
Undergraduate Courses Taught
- ACC 265: Digital Forensic Evidence
- PAD 241: Information Literacy.
Graduate Faculty Memberships
- Master of Public Administration Graduate Faculty
- Master of Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Graduate Faculty.
Professional & Institutional Service
Administrative Faculty Assignments
- Deputy Chair for Technology, Department of Public Management (September 2018 - present)
- Faculty Fellow for Online Learning (September 2011 – June 2016)
- Deputy Chair for Academic Technology (August 2009 – May 2017)
Professional Service
- Co-Chair: New York City Bar Association - Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies Task Force's Subcommittee on Cybersecurity (2021 - present)
- Member: New York City Bar Committee on Technology, Cyber Law and Privacy (2021 - present)
- Member: New York County Lawyers Association Committee on Technology and Law (2020 – 2023)
- Co-Chair: New York City Bar Committee on Technology, Cyber Law and Privacy (2022 - 2025)
Academic & CUNY Steering Committees
- Senator: John Jay College Faculty Senate (2020-2023)
- Member: John Jay College, College Council (2020-2023)
- Member: CUNY IT-Steering Committee (2012 - 2013)
- Provost’s Representative: CUNY, Committee on Academic Technology (2009-2016)
- Co-Founder and Chair: The CUNY Skunkworks Academic Technology Research and Development Group
- Researcher: Center for Cybercrime Studies
- Academic Director: JJC Instructional Design Program
- Member: Technology Advisory Committee
- Member: Task Force on Distance Education Policy and Practice
- Member: Technology Sub-Committee of the Curriculum Committee
- Member: ITSS and CAT Technology and Pedagogy Workgroup
- Co-Chair: iTunes U Workgroup
- HETS Certified: Distance Learning Faculty Development Program Trainer
- Faculty Advisor: Student Technology Association
- Faculty Advisor: John Jay College Photography Association
Media & News Appearances
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Growing Concerns Over TikTok's Impact on Children's Mental Health
"This perspective is echoed by Adam Wandt, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, who expressed grave concerns over the influence of TikTok's algorithm on children...."
More about the new GPS tracking system used by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office
"...activate a tag that launches out to the car, attaches to the car via a magnet and then from that point forward they could back off and not have a high-speed pursuit,” said Adam ..."
Ex-FBI agent says Nancy Guthrie video detail 'suggests she's no longer with us'
"But Adam Wandt, associate professor and deputy chair for technology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, explained to The Hill that despite Nancy lacking a sub..."
Former FBI agent says detail in Nancy Guthrie video 'suggests she's no longer with us'
"But Adam Wandt, associate professor and deputy chair for technology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, explained to The Hill that despite Nancy lacking a sub..."
Former FBI agent fears Nancy Guthrie is 'no longer with us' after video detail
"However Adam Wandt, associate professor and deputy chair for technology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, told The Hill that while Nancy dididi't have a sub..."
Crackdown: Report
"Adam Wandt, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said the disclosures could prompt debate over student privacy and data-sharing practices by school... Records Show ..."
How authorities got Nancy Guthrie camera footage through ‘backend systems’
"...for days to pull the videos from “residual data located in backend systems.” Adam Wandt, associate professor and deputy chair for technology at John Jay College of Criminal Just..."
Why the Guthrie Doorbell Footage Took More Than a Week to Retrieve
"...a paid subscription to a premium package, the authorities might have had access to footage stored on her account, said Adam Wandt, an associate professor and the deputy chair fo..."
ICE Taps into School Security Cameras to Aid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
"Adam Wandt Adam Wandt, an attorney and associate professor at New York City’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said license plate readers can be invaluable tools for solving s..."
Local police aid ICE by tapping school cameras amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
"...offer access to available cameras in your community and beyond your jurisdiction.” Adam Wandt, an attorney and associate professor at New York City’s John Jay College of Crimina..."