Biography
Samuel has an Adjunct Faculty appointment in the Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering, at NC State University. His area of expertise is in cybersecurity and he has taught a number of courses involving computer and network security. As a security practitioner, Samuel believes in an active learning method of instruction that balances theory and practice.
Courses taught: (CSC297) Cybersecurity Topics - Introduction to Cybersecurity, (CSC297) Cybersecurity Topics - Identity and Access Management, (CSC297) Cybersecurity Topics - Cybersecurity Practicum, (CSC405) Computer Security, (CSC474) Network Security, (CSC402) Network and Security Projects (Senior Design), (CSC499) Independent Research Study. He has also guest lectured in many other undergraduate and graduate classes.
Security Interests: Cryptography, Authentication and Authorization Systems, Computer Systems Security and Administration, Network and Host-based Attacks
Fall 2025 Teaching Schedule
No courses in Fall
Spring 2026 Teaching Schedule (01/12/26 – 04/18/26)
Fundamentals of Computer Networking for Cybersecurity
This course provides an overview of computer networking concepts and technologies essential for understanding and practicing cybersecurity. Students will learn the basic principles of network architecture, protocols, and services, with a focus on how these networking fundamentals relate to and support the core cybersecurity objectives of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Topics covered include the OSI model, TCP/IP suite, switching and routing, network addressing, network security devices and techniques, as well as common network attacks and vulnerabilities. Through hands-on labs and projects, students will gain practical experience in configuring, monitoring, and securing computer networks. This course lays the foundation for more advanced cybersecurity coursework by equipping students with a solid understanding of the networking infrastructure that underpins modern technological systems.
Research Areas
- Cyber Security
Publications
SELECT NEWS ARTICLES
NCDPI, Friday Institute, MCNC Highlight Scope of No-Cost Cybersecurity Resources and Services for the First Time During NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Bootcamp. (2025, May 22). William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, North Carolina State University. Retrieved from https://fi.ncsu.edu/news/ncdpi-k-12-cybersecurity-bootcamp/
Groves, M., et. al. (2025, March 11). I Tested Over 15 Best Identity Theft Services — Here’s My Favorites For 2025. All About Cookies. https://allaboutcookies.org/best-identity-theft-protection-service#experts
McCann, A. (n.d.). States most vulnerable to identity theft & fraud in 2024. WalletHub. https://wallethub.com/edu/states-where-identity-theft-and-fraud-are-worst/17549
Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. (2024, October 15). Real Issues, Real Data: Data Breaches & Data Privacy. NC State University. Retrieved from https://fi.ncsu.edu/real-issues-real-data/real-issues-real-data-data-breaches-data-privacy/
Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. (2024, June 5). Friday Institute and NCDPI partner to support NC’s digital learning plan through data privacy and cybersecurity. NC State University.
Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. (2024, March 20). Friday Institute plays key role in NC’s K-12 cybersecurity program. NC State University.
EdTech Magazine. (2023, March 15). CoSN 2023: Cybersecurity Conversations at the District, State, and Federal Levels. Retrieved from: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2023/03/cosn2023-cybersecurity-conversations-district-state-and-federal-levels
North Carolina State University. (2023, February 22). Twice-Told Tales. NC State News. Retrieved from https://news.ncsu.edu/2023/02/twice-told-tales/
On Cyber Security: It's a "Hostile" Environment Out There, quotes Sammie Carter, adjunct faculty; who served on panel at TBJ's Cyber Security Symposium; Triangle Business Journal, by Lauren Ohnesorge, Apr. 16, 2015
Crooks' New Target: Your Rewards Points, article on how cyberthieves empty out poorly secured hotel, airline accounts quotes Sammie Carter, adjunct faculty; CreditCards.com, by Daniel Workman, Mar. 25, 2015
Wake School Board Security Policy May Violate the Law, quotes Sammie Carter, adjunct faculty member; WRAL.com, by Mark Binker, Mar. 17, 2015
What You Need to Know About 'Shellshock,' the Bug Threatening Red Hatters, CIOs Everywhere, quotes CSC adjunct and cyber-security expert, Sammie Carter; Triangle Business Journal, by Lauren K. Ohnesorge, Sep. 25, 2014
IBM Opens 'Cloud Resiliency Center' in Research Triangle Park, CSC adjunct, Sammie Carter speaks to the value for companies; Time Warner Cable News, by Chris Williams, Sep. 22, 2014
How Triangle tech companies could take the lead in addressing cybersecurity threats, CSC's Samuel Carter weighs in as a cyber security expert; Triangle Business Journal, by Lauren K. Ohnesorge, Sep 14, 2015
Ohnesorge, L. (2014, September 10). Here’s Why the Home Depot Breach Could be the Worst Yet. Triangle Business Journal. https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/techflash/2014/09/nc-state-professor-assesses-home-depot-breach.html
What You Need to Know About Security Breaches at Jimmy John's, P.F. Chang’s, CSC's Sammie Carter weighs in as a cyber security expert; Triangle Business Journal, by Lauren K. Ohnesorge, Aug. 05, 2014
Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University. (2007, November 29.). NetApp Equipment & Software Donation to Support Innovative Virtualization Initiative. Retrieved https://www.csc.ncsu.edu/news/205
SELECT PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS
NCDPI. (2025, June 12). NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program Overview, SETDA Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative
NCDPI. (2025, May 6-7). NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. PSU Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Friday Institute
NCDPI. (2024, August 7). NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. Open Source Intelligence, KnowBe4 Advanced Tools, Email Security and Analysis, Pitt County Schools
NCDPI. (2024, September 18) NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. Cabarrus County Schools - Incident Response and TTX, Cabarrus County Schools
NCDPI. (2024, April 9) NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. Statewide K-12 Incident Response and Recovery Capabilities across North Carolina. CoSN 2024, Miami, FL
NCDPI. (February-March 2024) NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. PSU Incident Response Support Sessions (Statewide, 10 PSU sites)
NCDPI. (2023, March 22) NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. Developing Statewide Cybersecurity Programs North Carolina and Indiana, CoSN 2023, Austin, TX
NCDPI. (2022, May 26) NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. 2022 NCLGISA Fall Symposium - Finding Bad Actors: Agentless Network Asset Discovery using runZero, Asheville, NC
NCDPI. (2022 March) NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program. NCTIES 2022 - Program Overview and Status Updates, NCTIES 2022- Raleigh Convention Center, NC
Carter, S., et. al. “K-20 Teaching and Learning using Server Virtualization Infrastructures: Past, Present, and Future.” Poster presented at IBM University Day. Raleigh, NC. October 24, 2008
Carter, S., Bouterse, B. “Advanced Management of Storage Techniques Driving Next Generation Virtual Environments.” Presentation given at UNC Cause 2007. Asheville, NC. December 3-5, 2007
Carter, S., Bouterse, B. “Friday Institute Deployment System: An Open Source Project.” Presentation given at UNC Cause 2007. Asheville, NC. December 3-5, 2007
Carter, S., Bouterse, B. “Operating System Virtualization: A Massive Consolidation Opportunity.” Presentation given at UNC Cause 2007. Asheville, NC. December 3-5, 2007
Carter, S., Emer, P., Sartain, L. “An Overview of N.C. State Friday Institute K-12 Outreach Projects.” Presentation given at IBM K-12 Day. Raleigh, NC. October 30, 2007
Harris, J. (2007, October 1). Almost Famous: NC State’s ‘Famous’ Alumni. North Carolina State University News. Retrieved from https://news.ncsu.edu/2007/10/almost-famous/
Carter, S., Bouterse, B., and Bowen, P. “Software-as-a-Service Through Virtualization: An architecture model for next generation application delivery.” Paper presented at IBM University Days: International Conference on the Virtual Computing Initiative. Raleigh, NC. May 2007
Carter, S., Bouterse, B., et.al. “Server & Desktop Virtualization: Strategies for University Enterprise & Academic Computing.” Presentation given at UNC Cause 2006. New Bern, NC. November 2006
Carter, S., Harris, J., Allen, E., and Brackett, F. “Distributed Processing with the NCSU WolfGrid Project.” Presentation given at UNC Cause 2004. Boone, NC. October 2004