ICT Media Magazine Cover –
I am thrilled to be in a 3rd time on a Magazine Cover. This time in Türkiye on ICT Media :
It is such an amazing honor to be featured multiple times in this magazine, which showcases the best of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. This cover is special to me as it highlights not just the incredible journey, I’ve taken in ICT space but also covers what we need to do during emergencies such as earthquakes .
Being featured on the magazine cover for the third time is a testament to the hard work and dedication I have put in to make a mark in the ICT field. I’m looking forward to seeing what opportunities this magazine cover brings.
Siber güvenlik bir beka sorunudur
Dr. Erdal ÖZKAYA, dünya çapında siber güvenlik hizmetleri veren Xcitium (Comodo) Şirketinde Siber Güvenlik Departman Şefi olarak çalışıyor. Hayatı sayısız başarı ve sertifikalarla dolu. Siber güvenlik üzerine yurt dışında yayınlanmış çok sayıda eseri bulunuyor. Günümüz dünyasında siber güvenliğin bir beka sorunu olduğuna dikkat çeken ÖZKAYA, “Nasıl ki sağlığınız iyi olmak zorundaysa, siber dünyanız da güçlü olmak zorunda”diyor. Dr. Erdal ÖZKAYA, ICT MEDIA TV youtube kanalında yayınlanan Murat PEHLİVAN ile Açık Açık Programı’na konuk oldu. Dergimizde özetine yer verdiğimiz programın tamamını ICT MEDIA TV youtube kanalından izleyebilirsiniz.
To view the cover:
https://ictmedia.com.tr/haber/ict-media-nisan-2023-sayisi
To read the article:
https://ictmedia.com.tr/haber/siber-guvenlik-bir-beka-sorunudur
Intelligent CIO Middle East Cover
How CISOs can reduce risk
Cyberthreats are increasing in volume and complexity across the Middle East. To be ahead of the game, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) need to continuously review their cybersecurity processes and practices to ensure that adequate and effective systems are in place. Dr Erdal Ozkaya, Regional Chief Information Security Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, gives Intelligent CIO Middle East personal insights and tips for fellow CISOs in the region on how to create a safer business environment in their organisations.
To view the cover:
https://viewer.joomag.com/intelligent-cio-middle-east-issue-57/0044450001597146423?short&
To download the September 2020 issue for free – PDF
To read the article:
Cyber Sentinels Magazine Cover
Breaking the Stereotype
Whilst others consider cyber security as a protocol, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya believes that it is a mindset that goes deep into the ancient human DNA. You know it, you got it!
You can download a free copy from the below link:
httxs://www.ec-mea.com/cyber-sentinels/
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CISO Insight
Cybersecurity is not a product you buy or a project you complete — it is a continuous operational discipline. Organisations achieving genuine maturity embed security thinking into every business decision, invest in people and processes alongside technology, and build resilience for when preventive controls inevitably fail.
The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape
The threat landscape continues evolving at a pace challenging even well-resourced teams. AI-powered attacks, supply chain compromises, ransomware-as-a-service, and state-sponsored campaigns create a multi-dimensional environment no single technology addresses. Organisations defending most effectively take a risk-based approach — understanding which assets are critical, which threats most likely, and where investments create greatest impact. For CISOs, translating complexity into actionable strategy requires quantifying cyber risk in business terms, prioritising based on risk reduction, and communicating in language that resonates with non-technical stakeholders.
Building a Defence-in-Depth Strategy
Effective cybersecurity requires layered defences addressing the full attack lifecycle. No single control is sufficient; every control can be bypassed by determined adversaries. The goal is creating enough layers that attackers must overcome multiple independent defences, while ensuring detection and response capabilities contain breaches before catastrophic damage. The most common mistake is treating security as a technology problem. The fundamentals — patch management, access control, security awareness, incident response planning — prevent more breaches than advanced technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest cybersecurity mistake organisations make?
Buying tools without coherent strategy, skipping basic hygiene for advanced solutions, and failing to invest in people and processes. Fundamentals prevent more breaches than advanced technology.
How should CISOs prioritise security investments?
Start with risk assessment identifying critical assets and likely threats. Prioritise highest-risk scenarios. Ensure basic hygiene before advanced capabilities. Use NIST CSF or CIS Controls to structure your programme.
Related reading: Visit our Cyber Resilience Hub or download the CISO Toolkit.