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Continue reading →: AI Didnt Break CybersecurityAI Didnt Break Cybersecurity — Poor Governance Did I keep hearing the same sentence lately — from boards, executives, and even seasoned security leaders: “AI changed everything. Cybersecurity just can’t keep up.” I don’t buy it. AI didn’t break cybersecurity. What broke cybersecurity was poor governance that existed long before…
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Continue reading →: Bridging Compliance And Cybersecurity In Financial ReportingBridging Compliance And Cybersecurity In Financial Reporting Although financial compliance and cybersecurity look like two separate responsibilities to many businesses, they are linked together in several ways. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently introduced guidelines still in development that would require public companies to disclose their processes to protect…
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Continue reading →: Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era -pwc workshop 2026Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era As AI rapidly transforms the way we work, serve customers, and compete, cybersecurity has become a top management and boardroom priority – no longer just an IT issue. It now stands as a core pillar of digital trust.
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Continue reading →: 2026s Unsettling Opening Act2026’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…
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Continue reading →: Future of Cyber Leadership: Global CISO Forum 2026 Comes to PakistanThe 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…
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Continue reading →: CISO Masterclass: Navigating Today’s Cyber Landscape with Ahmed Nabil MahmoudCISO Masterclass Ahmed Nabil Mahmood
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Continue reading →: The definitive 2025 cyber rewind and 2026 roadmapIn 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…
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Continue reading →: Happy New Year 2026Happy New Year 2026 Happy New Year to my colleagues, partners, and the wider security community! As we step into 2026, I hope you all had a restful festive break. While the holidays are a time to disconnect, for those of us in the trenches of cyber defense, the start…
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Continue reading →: The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 RoadmapThe 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…
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Continue reading →: Essential CISO and IT Pro Guide to Entra ID Security and Passwordless Failure
Essential CISO and IT Pro Guide to Entra ID Security and Passwordless Failure The world of identity security is changing faster than ever, and sitting still is no longer an option. We recently hosted the legendary IT Bro’s, Raymond Comvalius and Sander Berkouwer—both long-time Microsoft MVPs—on the Sentinel Talk Show…
Cybersecurity Leadership
Transforming Cybersecurity Awareness into Global Action
Hello, I’m Dr Erdal
I’m Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, a cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience. I’ve held leadership roles globally, focusing on improving cybersecurity practices. My passion is educating others through my books, talks, and mentoring. I believe in proactive security, continuous learning, and global collaboration to address digital challenges.
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