Dr Erdal Ozkaya
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Dr Erdal Ozkaya
@drerdalozkaya.bsky.social
AI Didnt Break Cybersecurity

AI 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…
AI Didnt Break Cybersecurity
AI 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 AI showed up.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era -pwc workshop 2026

Governing 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…
Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era -pwc workshop 2026
Governing 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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January 31, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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…
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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January 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Bridging Compliance And Cybersecurity In Financial Reporting

Bridging 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…
Bridging Compliance And Cybersecurity In Financial Reporting
Bridging 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 financial cybersecurity.....
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January 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Bridging Compliance and Cybersecurity in Financial Reporting in 2026

Bridging 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.…
Bridging Compliance and Cybersecurity in Financial Reporting in 2026
Bridging 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 financial cybersecurity, as part of regular financial reporting
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January 28, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Global CISO Summit – Pakistan 2026

Global CISO Summit - Pakistan 2026 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 –…
Global CISO Summit – Pakistan 2026
Global CISO Summit - Pakistan 2026 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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January 28, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Masterclass on Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era

Masterclass on Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era Originally published at pwc website , click here to read it there As AI rapidly transforms the way we work, serve customers, and compete, cybersecurity has become a top management and…
Masterclass on Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era
Masterclass on Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era Originally published at pwc website , click here to read it there 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. In response to this evolving landscape, A.F.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Sending warm Australia Day wishes from the U.S. (where it is definitely not beach weather)! Missing the summer vibes and the mateship today. I may be living overseas, but I’ll always call Australia home. Enjoy the sunshine for me! Cheers
January 26, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Standing at the heart of global security today. 🛡️

It was a privilege to address NATO leaders on the evolving threat of Cyber Terrorism. In a world without perimeters, the safety of our nations depends on more than just physical borders—it depends on the strength of our digital shields
December 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Uncovering Windows Security Secrets with Sami Laiho

Uncovering Windows Security Secrets with Sami Laiho In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, a select few possess the rare blend of deep technical knowledge and a unique ability to communicate it to everyone—from the front-line IT admin to the…
Uncovering Windows Security Secrets with Sami Laiho
Uncovering Windows Security Secrets with Sami Laiho In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, a select few possess the rare blend of deep technical knowledge and a unique ability to communicate it to everyone—from the front-line IT admin to the C-suite
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October 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Incident Readiness vs Incident Response

Incident Readiness vs Incident Response In today’s hyper-connected enterprise, cyber threats are no longer occasional disruptions—they are persistent, adaptive, and increasingly destructive.
Incident Readiness vs Incident Response
Incident Readiness vs Incident Response In today’s hyper-connected enterprise, cyber threats are no longer occasional disruptions—they are persistent, adaptive, and increasingly destructive.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape 

Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape Being prepared for the next big threat is a constant concern…
Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape 
Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape Being prepared for the next big threat is a constant concern for cybersecurity teams. If organizations want the benefits of a steady, secure network of data and operations, they must continually invest in the quality of the team and its leadership.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Tech Valley Cybersecurity Summit addresses current cyber threats

Tech Valley Cybersecurity Summit addresses current cyber threats The 4th annual Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium took place Tuesday at Rivers Casino in Schenectady. It brings the top cybersecurity experts and chief security…
Tech Valley Cybersecurity Summit addresses current cyber threats
Tech Valley Cybersecurity Summit addresses current cyber threats The 4th annual Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium took place Tuesday at Rivers Casino in Schenectady. It brings the top cybersecurity experts and chief security information officers from across North America together to discuss today’s most challenging cybersecurity issues.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro

GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer futuristic; it's already deployed across most organizations, leading use cases in data analysis, personalized chat experiences, and…
GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro
GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer futuristic; it's already deployed across most organizations, leading use cases in data analysis, personalized chat experiences, and research, according to Gartner’s 2025 findings. Business units are embracing this shift, but security teams are racing to keep pace.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals

Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals The Algorithmic Underworld: Peering into the Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals The hum of servers, the silent flow of data – the digital realm, once a frontier of innovation, is increasingly becoming a battleground.…
Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals
Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals The Algorithmic Underworld: Peering into the Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals The hum of servers, the silent flow of data – the digital realm, once a frontier of innovation, is increasingly becoming a battleground. And on this evolving battlefield, a new and formidable adversary is emerging: artificial intelligence....
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October 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
AI Cyber Attacks – Channel 10 News

AI Cyber Attacks I had the pleasure of speaking with Channel 10 recently about one of the most pressing topics of our time: Artificial Intelligence.
AI Cyber Attacks – Channel 10 News
AI Cyber Attacks I had the pleasure of speaking with Channel 10 recently about one of the most pressing topics of our time: Artificial Intelligence.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Identity Security Masterclass with Brian Svidergol

Identity is the new perimeter! 🛡️ In this crucial episode of the Sentinel Talk Show, we sit down with leading identity expert and author, Brian…

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October 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Building Fast While Staying on the Right Side of the Law

Building Fast While Staying on the Right Side of the Law I'm excited to share that I will be speaking at the 2025 Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium, hosted by LogicalNet, on October 14th! This will be my fourth year participating in the…
Building Fast While Staying on the Right Side of the Law
Building Fast While Staying on the Right Side of the Law I'm excited to share that I will be speaking at the 2025 Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium, hosted by LogicalNet, on October 14th! This will be my fourth year participating in the event, and I'm looking forward to another excellent day of learning and networking.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hackers Behind the Code – Podcast

Hackers Behind the Code Beyond the Code: My Conversation on Leadership, Resilience, and the Human Element of Cybersecurity
Hackers Behind the Code – Podcast
Hackers Behind the Code Beyond the Code: My Conversation on Leadership, Resilience, and the Human Element of Cybersecurity
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October 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In his latest blog, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya explores why the real bottleneck in incident response isn’t detection—it’s investigation. Manual, fragmented, and slow investigations leave threats lingering, compliance at risk, and teams overwhelmed.

It’s time to rethink investigation as a first-class capabili
Revolutionizing Incident Response and Building True Cyber Resilience
Revolutionizing Incident Response and Building True Cyber Resilience Cyber threats are relentless and constantly evolving. Organizations face an increasingly complex threat landscape, compounded by a persistent shortage of cybersecurity talent, overwhelming alert volumes, and pressure to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A CISOs Guide to Interview Preparation

A CISOs Guide to Interview Preparation Whether you are moving into a new CISO role or pursuing your first position as a CISO, preparation is crucial. Not only must you demonstrate your technical and strategic expertise, but you must also show that you…
A CISOs Guide to Interview Preparation
A CISOs Guide to Interview Preparation Whether you are moving into a new CISO role or pursuing your first position as a CISO, preparation is crucial. Not only must you demonstrate your technical and strategic expertise, but you must also show that you understand the importance of cultural and organizational fit. Remember, as a candidate, you are also interviewing the interviewer. The role must be a good fit for you just as much as you are for the organization. 1. Deep Dive into the Organization and Role Research and Analysis…
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September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How are you staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity?

How are you staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity? If you're a CISO or CIO wrestling with evolving threats, supply chain risks, or the cyber talent crunch, then you NEED to watch this.
How are you staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity?
How are you staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity? If you're a CISO or CIO wrestling with evolving threats, supply chain risks, or the cyber talent crunch, then you NEED to watch this.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Building Trust and Influence How CISOs Cultivate Positive Board Relationships

Building Trust and Influence: How CISOs Cultivate Positive Board Relationships Discover how CISOs can forge strong relationships with their board of directors. Learn key strategies for effective communication, aligning…
Building Trust and Influence How CISOs Cultivate Positive Board Relationships
Building Trust and Influence: How CISOs Cultivate Positive Board Relationships Discover how CISOs can forge strong relationships with their board of directors. Learn key strategies for effective communication, aligning security with business goals, and securing buy-in for cybersecurity initiatives.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Catalyst for Global Tech Leadership

Catalyst for Global Tech Leadership Representing the U.S. at CIO 200 Grand Finale: It was an immense privilege and a profound honor to represent the United States as an ambassador at the recent CIO 200 Grand Finale in Egypt. This distinguished event, hosted by…
Catalyst for Global Tech Leadership
Catalyst for Global Tech Leadership Representing the U.S. at CIO 200 Grand Finale: It was an immense privilege and a profound honor to represent the United States as an ambassador at the recent CIO 200 Grand Finale in Egypt. This distinguished event, hosted by the Global CIO Forum, brought together over 200 CxO IT leaders from around the world, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and cybersecurity.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Practical Guide to Implementing NIST CSF 2.0

Practical Guide to Implementing NIST 2 The digital landscape is a stormy ocean, and every organization, regardless of size or industry, faces the threat of cyberattacks. Staying afloat requires a robust, adaptable, and well-understood cybersecurity…
Practical Guide to Implementing NIST CSF 2.0
Practical Guide to Implementing NIST 2 The digital landscape is a stormy ocean, and every organization, regardless of size or industry, faces the threat of cyberattacks. Staying afloat requires a robust, adaptable, and well-understood cybersecurity strategy
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September 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM