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By Dr. Erdal Ozkaya • Microsoft MVP • Author of 26 Books

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Recognized Globally • Trusted by Governments, Enterprises & NATO

🏆 Microsoft MVP 🎖️ Microsoft Regional Director 📚 26 Published Books 🌍 200+ Global Keynotes ⭐ Top CISO Award 🛡️ Super CISO Award 🏅 CIO50 Award ✅ CCISO | CISSP | CISM | CEH

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The Executive Lounge

Personal reflections, awards, media appearances, speaking engagements, and off-topic insights from Dr. Erdal Ozkaya.

Incident Response for Business Continuity – Free Book

Incident Response for Business Continuity
A free, practical guide by cybersecurity expert Dr. Erdal Ozkaya—built to help you build high-performing IR teams, reduce breach impact, and align with business continuity goals.

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Top Cybersecurity Books for 2025

Top Cybersecurity Books for 2025: Beginner to Advanced Strategies

Top Cybersecurity Books for 2025: Beginner to Advanced Strategies

I’m honored that two of my books, “Cybersecurity: The Beginner’s Guide” and “Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Strategies”, have been recognized as top resources in the field.

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The Best New Cyber Security Books To Read In 2025

The Best New Cyber Security Books To Read In 2025

The Best New Cyber Security Books To Read In 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that “Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Strategies,” co-authored by myself and Yuri Diogones, has been recognized as one of the best new cybersecurity books to read in 2025! This is an incredible honor, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported us on this journey.

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Dr Erdal Ozkaya A Cybersecurity Leader

Dr Erdal Ozkaya A Cybersecurity Leader Forging a More Secure Digital World

Dr Erdal Ozkaya A Cybersecurity Leader Forging a More Secure Digital World

a globally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience in the field. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to protect organizational assets.

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15+ Best Cyber Security Books You Must Read In 2024

15+ Best Cyber Security Books You Must Read In 2024

15+ Best Cyber Security Books You Must Read In 2024

Diving into a book to master a topic is always a wise choice. However, with thousands of cybersecurity books available and limited time, how do you decide which ones are worth your attention?

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Honored by NATO for Contributing to a Safer World

Honored by NATO for Contributing to a Safer World

Honored by NATO for Contributing to a Safer World
I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve received a Certificate of Appreciation from NATO’s Center of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT). This recognition is particularly meaningful to me, as it acknowledges my contribution to a critical mission: enhancing global security by understanding and countering the evolving landscape of cyberterrorism

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Dr. Erdal Ozkaya — Strategic CISO, Microsoft MVP & Cybersecurity Author