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Securing the Road Ahead: The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Intelligent Transportation
Reflecting on the incredible energy from our recent Cybersecurity Seminar at Morgan State University, one thing is clear: the future of transportation is digital, and it must be secure.
Securing the Cybersecurity Landscape of 2026
The Fundamental Challenge: “How Do We Secure What We Can No Longer Fully See or Control?”
If there is one existential question dominating C-suite and security conversations heading into 2026, it is this:
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CISO Role at Morgan State University
I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to share some truly exciting news: I have officially taken on the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Morgan State University! 🐻
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Uniting Global Leaders Against Cyber Terrorism
The fight against terrorism has moved to a new battlefield: the digital frontier.
Last week, I had the distinct honor of serving as a lecturer for the NATO Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT). Contributing to the “Terrorist Use of Cyber Space in General Terms” course was not just a professional milestone; it was a powerful reminder of why global collaboration is the only way to secure our future.
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What People Really Ask AI About Cybersecurity (And Why It Should Worry CISOs)
Cybersecurity has moved out of the server room and into the living room.
In my work advising boards and speaking globally, I have noticed a distinct shift. The questions aren’t just coming from IT departments anymore. They are coming from CEOs, marketing managers, and my neighbors.
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Tourism Technologies Summit
I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the Tourism Technologies Summit, where we discussed the critical intersection of hospitality and digital security. With the rapid rise of cloud technologies and AI, the tourism sector is facing a digital transformation—but with that comes new risks.
In my recent interview regarding the event, I highlighted why data security in tourism is as critical as it is in banking, and shared my thoughts on the “technology war” we are currently fighting.
Here are the highlights from that discussion:
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Recapping the Cybersecurity Landscape of 2025 (SECON Keynote Preview)
As we gather for the SECON International – 4th Annual International ISC2 Chapter Conference, it’s a critical time to look back at the last twelve months. The year 2025 will be remembered not just for evolving threats, but for the fundamental shift in the very nature of cyber warfare, largely catalyzed by the accessible power of Generative AI
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AI & Geopolitics: How AI Reshapes Conflict, Influence & Global Rules with Dr. Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu
🚀 Dive deep into the strategic impact of Artificial Intelligence on global politics and warfare! In this eye-opening episode of the Sentinel Talk Show, we’re honored to host Dr. Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu, a leading Geopolitical Strategist from TRENDS Research and Advisory and an advisory board member at Koç University’s Maritime Forum. With two decades of international experience, Dr. Çubukçuoğlu offers unparalleled insights into how AI is fundamentally transforming our world.
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Countering the Digital Threat – NATO 2025
I am incredibly honored and proud to announce that I have been formally invited to speak as a lecturer at the prestigious NATO Approved Course: the Residential “Terrorist Use of Cyberspace in General Terms” Course.
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Benchmarking CISO Performance
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are no longer confined to the role of mere technical guardians of digital assets. Instead, they have unequivocally emerged as strategic business leaders, integral to an organization’s resilience and growth
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