Ernest Staats has a Masters in network security and several professional information technology certifications.

Staats has served as a computer security expert for government, schools, private and religious institutions both nationally and internationally. He wants to change perceptions by giving ordinary people the tools to know security. Security is less about technology than it is about education and having a plan. He has a passion for working with and protecting young people using education and technology. He now works for Georgia-Cumberland Academy as Director of Technology.

Staats’ student-run computer helpdesk team has provided technical services for other schools as well as conducting networking and security presentations.