Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall – Episode 2: Stephen Boyce - From FBI Cyber Specialist to The Cyber Doctor

In this episode of Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall, host Sean Hoar sits down with Dr. Stephen Boyce, widely known in the industry as the Cyber Doctor. Stephen shares his journey from growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs to building an extensive career in federal law enforcement and the private sector. He discusses his early influences, including his mother's career in insurance and his father’s path as a self-taught chemical engineer, which instilled in him a deep work ethic and curiosity. Stephen breaks down his academic journey at Marymount University, where he earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in cybersecurity, including his research on human decision-making and digital behavior. He details his hands-on experience working across the U.S. Department of State, the FBI’s CART team, and the National Security Branch, highlighting how inter-agency collaboration shaped his approach to digital forensics. Finally, Stephen provides expert perspective on current cyber threats, the weaponization of artificial intelligence, and his work as CEO of The Cyber Doctor protecting high-risk individuals and organizations.

About the Guest

Dr. Stephen Boyce is the CEO and founder of The Cyber Doctor, an advisory firm specializing in high-risk digital protection and virtual CISO services. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity from Marymount University. Stephen's career spans key roles in government and private industry, including service with the U.S. Department of State, the FBI's Computer Analysis Response Team (CART), and the National Security Branch. He also serves as a cybersecurity lecturer at Marymount University and the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering.

Key Moments

• Parental influences, growing up in the Philly suburbs, and early interest in technology
• Navigating federal cyber service across the State Department and the FBI
• Academic milestones and researching the psychology of human security behavior
• Modern cyber threats, AI weaponization, and scaling executive digital protection

About the Host

Sean Hoar is a partner in Constangy’s Portland office and chair of the national Constangy Cyber Team, bringing over 25 years of experience in data privacy and information security. A former veteran cyber attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, Sean served as lead cyber attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon and worked alongside the FBI and Secret Service to prosecute complex high-tech cybercrime—earning two DOJ Director's Awards for his service.

Recognized by Cybersecurity Docket as one of the premier data breach response lawyers in the country, Sean holds top industry credentials including CISSP, GISP, and CIPP/US. Today, he leads Constangy's national cyber practice, advising corporate executives and security teams on incident response, risk mitigation, and digital defense.