Advisory Roles
Strategic cybersecurity advisory across government, enterprise, and international organisations — bringing 25+ years of CISO experience to boards, executive teams, and policy bodies.Related advisory resources: For broader context, visit the About page, review speaking and advisory invitations, explore the AI Governance Hub, and download frameworks from the Free CISO Toolkit.
Current & Past Advisory Roles
Dr. Ozkaya serves and has served as a strategic advisor to governments, international bodies, and enterprise organisations across cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital policy.
NATO Cybersecurity Advisor
Strategic cybersecurity advisory to NATO on cyber defence frameworks, threat intelligence, and resilience strategy for member states.
Binalyze
Board Advisor to Binalyze, a leading digital forensics and incident response platform. Guiding product direction, enterprise security strategy, and positioning the platform for global adoption across investigative and enterprise security teams.
Neox Networks
Board Advisor to Neox Networks, advising on cybersecurity architecture, threat intelligence integration, and enterprise network security strategy to strengthen the company’s position in the global security market.
AKTA — Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organizations Association
Strategic advisor to AKTA, the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organizations Association — supporting the development of national cybersecurity policy, workforce capability, and regional cyber resilience across the Caucasus region.
National Governments — Cybersecurity Strategy Advisor
Strategic advisor to national cybersecurity agencies and government ministries on critical infrastructure protection, national cyber strategy, and workforce development. Including advisory contribution to the White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy through the National Cyber Group (NCG).
Malwation
Advisor to Malwation, a cybersecurity product company focused on malware analysis and threat intelligence. Contributed to product strategy, go-to-market approach, and positioning within the enterprise and government security market over approximately two and a half years.
University Cybersecurity Programme Advisor
Advisory board member for cybersecurity and computer science programmes at universities across the United States, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, and Türkiye — shaping curriculum and academic direction to meet real-world industry needs and prepare the next generation of security professionals.
Gardiyan (Cekino Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş.)
Advisor to Gardiyan by Cekino Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş., a Turkish cybersecurity company. Provided strategic guidance on product development, enterprise security positioning, and market growth over approximately two years.
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
Recognised by Microsoft for exceptional technical expertise and community leadership in cybersecurity. One of the longest-serving MVPs globally in the security category.
Areas of Advisory Expertise
AI Governance & Security
Advising on AI risk frameworks, responsible AI deployment, and the Ozkaya AI Governance Framework (AIGF) for enterprise and government.
Regulatory Compliance
NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and national cybersecurity regulations across EU, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.
Cyber Resilience Strategy
Building organisational cyber resilience — from board-level risk appetite to technical controls and incident response capability.
Quantum-Safe Security
Post-quantum cryptography readiness, quantum threat assessment, and migration planning for critical systems and data.
CISO Leadership Development
Executive coaching and mentoring for aspiring and current CISOs — covering strategy, board communication, and career progression.
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Cybersecurity strategy for energy, utilities, finance, and government critical infrastructure — threat modelling and resilience planning.
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