About CCCR
Our Team
Founded on the belief that cybersecurity and psychological wellbeing are inseparable, CCCR brings together experts in research, education, and digital ethics.
Our Origin and Mission
The New Mexico Center for Cybersecurity and Cyberpsychology Research (NM-CCCR) emerged from a critical realization: cybersecurity is not just a technical problem — it's a human problem. How people behave online, how they relate to technology, and how they process digital experiences are deeply rooted in psychology and human nature.
Our founder, Michael Davis, spent 25+ years in enterprise and military cybersecurity — across the Pentagon, Los Alamos, Boeing, and IBM — before recognizing a major gap: organizations were investing billions in technology-based defenses while ignoring the human factors that drive security failures. This led to a deeper question: What if we started with psychology?
That question became our foundation. CCCR now brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to study how technology affects human cognition, behavior, and wellbeing — and to translate those insights into practical guidance for individuals, families, educators, and organizations.
We believe the next frontier in cybersecurity is not stronger passwords or better encryption. It's a generation of people who understand technology deeply — its benefits, its risks, and its effects on their minds and bodies. That's our mission.
Part of a Larger Ecosystem
CCCR is connected to two complementary organizations:
Merek Security Solutions →
Our sister organization providing enterprise cybersecurity consulting, risk management, and compliance services. Merek brings practical, hands-on cybersecurity expertise to organizations of all sizes.
MindfulBytes →
A K-5 digital wellness program bringing interoceptive awareness and digital emotional literacy to the youngest technology users. MindfulBytes is grounded directly in CCCR research.
Meet Our Experts
A diverse team united by a commitment to advancing cybersecurity and cyberpsychology research.
Michael Davis
Executive Director
DSc Candidate at Capitol Technology University, Harvard CDT Fellow. 25+ years of cybersecurity expertise across the Pentagon, Los Alamos, Boeing, and IBM, with leadership in digital ethics education.
Eden Nolan
Cyber Ethics Strategist and Researcher
Doctoral researcher focusing on digital emotional literacy and cyberpsychology. Leading our research initiatives in youth digital wellness.
Dr. Stephen Catt
Research Grants Procurement and Project Lead
Expert in research funding and project management. Securing grant funding for our research initiatives and managing complex research projects.
Seth Watkins
Director of Sales
Leading our outreach and partnership development. Ensuring our research and programs reach the communities that need them most.
Terry Wong
Creative Director
Designing our educational materials, visual identity, and community communications. Making complex cybersecurity and psychology concepts accessible.
Mark Fidel
Sales Broker
Building strategic partnerships and expanding our reach. Connecting research insights with real-world applications.
Brad Bennett
Board Advisor
Providing strategic guidance and organizational leadership.
Luke Owen
Board Advisor
Supporting our mission through advisory leadership and oversight.
Our Values
Evidence-Based
We ground our work in peer-reviewed research, not ideology or opinion.
Practical
Research means nothing if it doesn't translate into actionable change. We focus on real-world applications.
Accessible
Complex ideas deserve clear language. We make cybersecurity and psychology understandable to everyone.
Community-Focused
Our work serves the community. We believe in education, accessibility, and building digital wellness culture.
Ethical
We examine how technology affects human dignity, agency, and wellbeing — and we lead with those considerations.
Let's Work Together
Whether you're interested in our research, consulting services, or educational programs, we'd love to connect.