Erdal Ozkaya

Dr Erdal Ozkaya is named along Top 50 Technology Leaders by IDC and CIO Online and he is known as a passionate, solutions-focused professional with a comprehensive global background within the information technology, information security, and cyber security fields.

He is committed to the delivery of accurate, accessible resources to inform individuals and organizations of cybersecurity and privacy matters in the internet age. Dr Erdal is a collaborative team leader with the key areas of his expertise spanning end-to-end IT solutions, management, communications, and innovation.

In addition, he is a well-known public speaker, an award-winning technical expert, a book author, and writer of certifications (courseware and exams) for prestigious organizations such as Microsoft, EC Council, and other expert-level vendors. Some of his recent awards are:

2022: Global Cybersecurity Leader of the year (InfoSec Awards)

Best IT Blogs by Cisco (Top 5)

DX Inspire Award

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional

Alumni Award Nomination by Western Sydney University

2021: Best CISO for Banking and Financial Sector

CIO Online & IDC: Top 50 Technology Leaders, Security Magazine Top CISO,

Tycoon Success Magazine, Technology Leaders to Follow

EC Council CEH Hall of Fame

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional

2020: Khaleej Times "CISO Power List",

Cybersecurity Legend by GEC Media Group,

"Superhero CISO", by Enterprise IT

Top CISO by Security ME Magazine

2019: CISO Mag " Hall of Fame" and Cybersecurity Influencer of the year, Microsoft Regional Director

2018: NATO Center of Excellence Award

2017: Microsoft Platinum Club (employee of the year), Security Professional of the year

Visit his blog for more details: https://www.erdalozkaya.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Erdal_Ozkaya

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erdalozkaya

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/erdalozkaya