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2026s Unsettling Opening Act

2026’s Unsettling Opening Act

It’s only January, but I’ve already witnessed a seismic shift in how threats operate. Gone are the days of purely manual, or even semi-automated, attacks. We’re now contending with adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence in ways that were once confined to sci-fi thrillers. This isn’t just a prediction; it’s a stark reality unfolding before our eyes.

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Dr Ozkaya on Stage v2

Future of Cyber Leadership: Global CISO Forum 2026 Comes to Pakistan

The Future of Cyber Leadership: Global CISO Forum 2026 Comes to Pakistan

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and the need for resilient, forward-thinking leadership has never been greater. That is why I am thrilled to share the details for the upcoming Global CISO Forum 2026 – Pakistan Edition, taking place alongside ITCN Asia.

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CISO Guide to AI Governance

The definitive 2025 cyber rewind and 2026 roadmap

In this article, I explore:

The Compliance Tsunami: Why “can I go to jail for doing my job?” is no longer a joke for CISOs.

The $20 Million Deepfake: How social engineering 2.0 has compromised the boardroom.

The 2026 Roadmap: Why “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” means you need to care about Quantum-Agility today.

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2025 Cyber Rewind: The Year AI Took Off the Gloves (And What’s Coming in 2026)

The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 Roadmap

The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 Roadmap
Back in June 2025, when I stood on the stage at the face-to-face SECON conference, the energy in the room was electric. We shook hands, we debated in the hallways, and we shared our “war stories” over coffee. But even then, I could see the fatigue in your eyes.

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Securing the Road Ahead

Securing the Road Ahead: The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Intelligent Transportation

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.

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NATO award

Uniting Global Leaders Against Cyber Terrorism

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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